What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - SPED - Autism - Bilingual (2025-2026 School Year) position at MEMORIAL PARKWAY ELEMENTARY?
Reports To: Principal
Duty Days: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Hiring Schedule
Qualifications:
Bilingual certification required for respective positions.
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
Ability to work effectively between the school and community
Experience in providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder
Valid CPI certification (Preferred or after employment)
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
- Complete local, state and federal paper work required for program participation.
- Develop and implement instructional program goals to meet the individual needs of each student and accountable for the KISD autism program teaching competencies.
- Demonstrate competence in the principles of changing behavior including consideration of environmental factors, and manipulating antecedents and consequences.
- Administer criterion referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.
- Provide on-going communication with parents/guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.
- Collect and maintain appropriate data to measure student progress.
- Provide instruction using curriculum, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and instructional methods proven effective through current scientifically based research.
- Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
- Participate in required continuing professional development designed to further develop knowledge and skills.
- Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
- Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
- Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, copier, printer and fax machine, motor lab equipment, adaptive equipment, voice output devices, playground equipment.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, 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 restraint.
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.