Teacher - SPED - Structured Life

TAYLOR HIGH; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Taylor High is seeking a dedicated SPED teacher to provide structured life skills instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder. The role involves collaboration with ARD/IEP teams, data-driven planning, and strong family communication.

Starting immediately, you will work 187 duty days with flexibility to contribute to district initiatives and professional development while supporting students and families in a dynamic school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area.
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to collaborate between school and community.
• CPI certification preferred or available after employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork for program participation.
• Develop and implement instructional goals tailored to each student’s needs.
• Demonstrate behavior management strategies including antecedent and consequence manipulation.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents, campus staff, and SPED supervisors.
• Maintain data to measure student progress and effectiveness of instruction.

Skills

Autism experience

CPI certification (preferred)

Interagency collaboration

Community liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Teacher - SPED - Structured Life

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5944623

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience - Teacher Hiring Schedule )

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field


• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area


• Ability to work effectively between the school and community


• Experience in providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder


• Valid CPI certification (preferred or after employment)

The mission of this role :

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder.

What success looks like for this role :

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.


• Complete local, state and federal paper work required for program participation.


• Develop and implement instructional program goals to meet the individual needs of each student and accountable for the KISD autism program teaching competencies.


• Demonstrate competence in the principles of changing behavior including consideration of environmental factors, and manipulating antecedents and consequences.


• Administer criterion referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.


• Provide on-going communication with parents/guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.


• Collect and maintain appropriate data to measure student progress.


• Provide instruction using curriculum, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and instructional methods proven effective through current scientifically based research.


• Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.


• Participate in required continuing professional development designed to further develop knowledge and skills.


• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.


• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.


• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used :

Personal computer, copier, printer and fax machine, motor lab equipment, adaptive equipment, voice output devices.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)


• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency


• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas


• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area


• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers


• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued


• Competitive pay for teachers


• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree


• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions


• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions


• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare


• Positive work-life balance

Workplace operational environment to include:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment , noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist


• HUMAN RESOURCES


• Katy, Texas 77494


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]