Teacher - SPED - Life Skills (2026-2027 School Year))

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

17h

About The Position

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 exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP’s, BIP’s and general progress).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
ESL certification required
Ability to work effectively between the school and community
Effective written & verbal communication skills
CPI certification once employed
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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individual education programs for students with significant cognitive, physical and medical needs.
Prepare documents/assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students in the Life Skills classroom OR for those receiving homebound services for special education.
Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation.
Develop instructional program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
Consult with campus staff & 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 LIFE Skills critical elements checklist for structured environment, instructional strategies & behavior interventions.
Maintain student data records and charts for assessing student progress.
Administer criterion referenced testing as used to develop PLAAFP (or equivalent) 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.
Complete State assessment for eligible students.
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 as related to hygiene, toileting, and nourishment.
Other duties as assigned.
Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)

Benefits

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