Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior/AB

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

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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

Meets requirements of Highly Qualified

Ability to work effectively between the school and community

Effective written & verbal communication & consultation skills

Knowledge of positive behavior interventions & supports

The mission of this role :

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the academic & behavioral needs 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, FBA, BIP & data collection).

What success looks like for this role :

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP’s and annual goals/objectives for IEP’s.
• Administer criterion referenced testing, district and state testing as appropriate.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavior strategies as appropriate.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, to include training regarding data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
• Effectively manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend district required, job specific trainings and staff development, (including behavior, specific content areas, structured environments and District AB collaborative meetings)
• Obtain and maintain certification in the CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
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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; 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 restraints.

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.