WCJH - Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS Secondary

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a SPED Resource/ICS Secondary Teacher to provide consultation and instruction for students with disabilities. Coordinate with campus staff, district SPED staff, and families on ARD paperwork, IEPs, and BIP progress.

The role requires collaboration with general education teachers, developing PLAAFP and yearly goals, and administering state assessments while maintaining confidential records. Immediate start. 187-day schedule and IQ00 pay grade.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs.
• Administer criterion referenced testing.
• Keep current and be willing to apply state-of-the-art educational practices.
• Oversee paraprofessional duties including data collection and instruction.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades per policy/ARD documents.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education staff and parents/guardians.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend required trainings and staff development.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

WCJH - Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS Secondary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928208

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:0 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

Effective written & verbal communication skills

CPI Certificate, once employed

The mission of this role :

Provides special educat ion 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 not exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP’s, BIP’ and general progress)

What success looks like for this role :

(In addition to Teacher Job Description.)

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion referenced testing.
• Keep current and be willing to apply the state of the art educational practices.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, to include training in regards to data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
• Collect & maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students
• Communicate regularly w general education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records & audit folders.
• Attend district required and job specific trainings & staff development (i.e., training on Autism, content specific trainings, structured settings, etc.).
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used :

Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator. Adaptive equipment – Wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, electric changing table, Hoyer lift, various physical therapy equipment, assistive technology including voice output devices, and technology teaching tools (i.e., SMART Board).

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. Exposed to biological hazards.

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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]