Teacher - SPED - Structured Life

KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Kilpatrick Elementary is seeking a SPED - Structured Life teacher in Katy, Texas. Immediate start with 187 duty days and pay grade I00, reporting to the principal.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field, valid Texas certification with ESL endorsement, CPI certification upon hire, and strong written and verbal communication skills to connect school and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area; ESL certification required.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Effective written & verbal communication skills.
• CPI certification once employed.

Responsibilities

• Provides special education consultation and instruction for eligible students with disabilities.
• Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians about student needs (ARD/IEP/BIP).
• Develop and implement individual education programs for students with significant cognitive, physical and medical needs.
• Prepare documents/assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for Life Skills or homebound students.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork for program participation.
• Develop instructional program to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
• Consult with OT/PT/VI/AT to provide appropriate education.
• Provide behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Maintain student data records and report progress.
• Administer state assessments as part of PLAAFP/goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Community collaboration

School–community liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Texas ESL certification

CPI certification

Job description

Teacher - SPED - Structured Life

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

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; ESL certification required

Ability to work effectively between the school and community

Effective written & verbal communication skills

CPI certification once employed

The mission of this role :

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the need of eligible students with disabilities. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians information pertaining to student needs (such as but exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP’s, BIP’s and general progress).

What success looks like for this role :

(In addition to teacher job description)

• Develop and implement individual education programs for students with significant cognitive, physical and medical needs.
• Prepare documents/assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students in the Life Skills classroom OR for those receiving homebound services for special education.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Consult with campus staff & related services personal, such as OT/PT/VI/AT, to provide an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Implement LIFE Skills critical elements checklist for structured environment, instructional strategies & behavior interventions.
• Maintain student data records and charts for assessing student progress.
• Administer criterion referenced testing as used to develop PLAAFP (or equivalent) and annual goals/objectives as indicated on student’s IEP
• Retain appropriate documentation of skill development and mastery and report progress.
• Provide non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
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