ESS Teacher - Self Contained

Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Certified Department:
Exceptional Student Services Salary

Schedule:

Certified

Reports to:

Principal/Director of ESS Term of Employment: 9 months

Location:

Elementary 4 day/week Academic Calendar -- 175 day Work Calendar

POSITION SUMMARY

To work in a partnership with students, staff, parents and the community in accordance with the district's vision and mission to promote student achievement for children who have disabilities. The person in this role will create a classroom environment that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of Special Education Students socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. This person will also help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

JOB GOAL

To support the mission of the district goals, procedures, and policies in the best interest of the student by professionally carrying out assigned duties and participating in the improvement and refinement of related areas. To coordinate program resources to promote the educational development of each student.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Must have a valid Arizona Special Education Certification. Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements. Must meet all ESSA (Highly Qualified) qualifications. Bachelor's Degree or higher. Prior special education teaching experience preferred. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and procedures of classroom maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

Adheres to the District vision, mission, core values and goals in collaboration with staff. Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding service to students and families. Demonstrates a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel (paraprofessionals). Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws and reports directly to the principal as to personnel you directly supervise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides case management services for students with a disability including all requirements related to IEP development, provision, and compliance to state and federal regulations. Assists with the completion of the evaluation process to determine eligibility to ensure that all required components are addressed. Provides instruction consistent with students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) service page, utilizing strategies, methods, and materials appropriate to the learner's abilities, needs, and learning style.

Maintains all aspects and provision of confidentiality related to (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) FERPA. Administers appropriate assessments to student to evaluate skill level, progress, and achievement, when necessary or at the direction of the psychologist. Administers the AzMERIT and/or the Alternate Assessment to students. Ensures that all required roles per the IDEA and Arizona Revised Statue/Admin. Code are filled at every IEP meeting.

Develops materials and behavioral management strategies which will enable more effective learning. Develops and revises IEPs for students, as necessary. Develops and revises Behavior Intervention Plans, as necessary. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning appropriate to the maturity and skill level of the students. Plans and prepares lessons to provide the students with the opportunity to meet and/or exceed standards as outlined by state standards.

Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies. Uses a variety of differentiated instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students. Guides the learning process, through the use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and districts goals and objectives. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by federal, state and district regulations/requirements.

Coordinates and…