Teacher - SPED - Students w/Visual Impairments

Katy ISD; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a qualified teacher to provide instructional services to students identified as visually impaired under the supervision of the Instructional Officer for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visually Impaired and AT. The role requires a Texas certification in vision impairment and a bachelor’s degree, plus the ability to collaborate with school teams and families.

The position includes developing educational programs, assisting with assessments, attending ARD-IEP meetings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Valid Texas certificate in visually impaired field.
• Ability to work effectively with school and community.
• Experience in providing instruction to visually impaired students.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of services to visually impaired students.
• Assist in appropriate areas of assessment and evaluation.
• Assist in interpretation of data.
• Develop educational programs for eligible visually impaired students.
• Complete required local, state and federal forms for visually impaired students.
• Assist in general education and/or special education classes when appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with general education, special education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Assist in maintaining audit folders of visually impaired students.
• Attend ARD-IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Maintain current in the field of visual impairments and participate in workshops/trainings.
• Maintain district travel records and complete documentation on time.

Skills

Visual impairment instruction

School/community collaboration

Adaptive instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Texas certificate in visual impairment

Job description

Reports To: Instructional Officer for Deaf and Hard of Hearing,

Visually Impaired and AT

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 the field of visually impaired

Ability to work effectively with school and community

Experience in providing instruction to students with visual impairments

Valid driver’s license

The mission of this role:

Provide instructional services to meet the needs of eligible students identified as students with a visual impairment.

What success looks like for this role:

In addition to teacher job description:

• Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of services to hearing impaired students.
• Assist in appropriate areas of assessment and evaluation.
• Assist in interpretation of data.
• Develop educational programs for eligible visually impaired students.
• Complete required local, state and federal forms for visually impaired students.
• Assist in general education and/or special education classes when appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with general education, special education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Assist other school personnel in effectively meeting the needs of visually impaired students.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork and attend ARD-IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Assist in maintaining audit folders of visually impaired students.
• Keep current in the field of visual impairments and be willing to attend appropriate workshops and trainings.
• Maintain a record of district travel and complete appropriate forms and documentation within timeline.

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, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Daily driving in the district from one campus to another.

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.