Teacher - SPED - Early Childhood/ECSE

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 early education/elementary education

Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area

Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports

Knowledge of early childhood programming

Certification of Non-violent Crisis Intervention upon employment

Bilingual certification required for respective positions

The mission of this role :

Provide direct instruction to students with disabilities age three to five, with an emphasis on teaching appropriate replacement behaviors and social skills to promote successful inclusion in less restrictive settings.

What success looks like for this role :

• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEP) for assigned students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Collaborate with preschool and primary general education personnel in providing instruction and behavior support to assigned students.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavioral strategies as appropriate.
• Effectively manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Attend district required, job specific trainings and staff development (including behavior, autism, specific content areas, and district collaborative meetings)
• 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.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents.
• Communicate regularly with general education and preschool teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Moderate lifting required. 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.