Lead Teacher â RISE Programming
Lead Teacher â RISE Programming
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Job Description
Reports To: Coordinator for Instructional Supports & Inclusive Practices Duty Days: 197
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -Teacher Hiring Schedule
Date Created: 06-25
You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:
Bachelors Degree
Valid Texas certificate appropriate for educating students receiving special education Minimum 3 years experience as special education teacher of students with autism Ability to work with school and community population
Expertise in programming for students with an autism spectrum disorder Valid CPI certification preferred (Can be obtained after employment)
The mission of this role:
Provide leadership and specialized knowledge and expertise for programming and supports for students served in the RISE program.
What success looks like for this role:
- Demonstrate knowledge of program requirements and research based best practices in area of specialization.
- Use data analysis of student performance to set goals and evaluate program
- Assist in the selection and evaluation of appropriate instructional materials and resources that are aligned to curriculum standards and student needs as
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding student needs and
- Interpret and communicate federal state and local requirements necessary for program compliance.
- Serve as a primary contact and resource for programmatic assistance and
- Serve as a resource to campuses by modeling effective teaching strategies developing appropriate IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and attending staffings as
- Assist in coordinating and implementing extended day/school
- Facilitate and assist with campus based and district parent training and in-home
- Mentor teachers responsible for educating students in the RISE program in development of instructional strategies and implementation of KISD RISE program teaching competencies.
- Coordinate and monitor student participation in state
- Assist in the development and delivery of staff development and
- Provide input to campus administrators responsible for conducting teacher appraisals by identifying the critical attributes required of teachers in successful classrooms for students with disabilities.
- Communicate regularly with special education coordinators campus staff and parents/guardians.
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 Masters 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. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students including restraint; exposure to biological hazards; heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over daily.
District travel.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
