What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - SPED - 18+ Transition (Repost) position at Katy Independent School District?
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
