Teacher - SPED - 18+ Transition (Repost)

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 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 not limited to: ARD paperwork, IEPs, BIPs and general progress).

What success looks like for this role:

(In addition to Teacher job description)

• Develop and implement individual education programs for students eligible for special education.
• Prepare documents/assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students on the case load.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the transition annual goals that support post-secondary outcomes.
• Consult with campus staff and 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 18 programming components in the area of adult living, vocational, recreation and leisure, and self-advocacy.  
• Maintain student data records and charts for assessing student progress.
• Administer informal assessments to develop the PLAAFP 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.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and outside agencies to support transition services.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student’s progress and needs/concerns.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs.
• Provide care for students in the areas of self-help such as hygiene, toileting, and nourishment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
•  Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

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. Work with frequent interruptions.  Moderate lifting and carrying, 15 – 44 pounds.  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.  Assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological and chemical 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.