Teacher, Self-Contained; Special Education

Teacher, Self-Contained

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position:
Teacher, Self-Contained

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change):
Certified Salary Schedule /$54,540. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to:

Principal or Director of Special Education

Why Work for Us:

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

About the Role:

While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Plans and implements direct instruction in all core subject areas as needed per IEP
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunities
• Instructs individuals and groups
• Monitors student progress
• Tracks data on monitoring and on IEP goals
• Adapts or Modifies curriculum as needed for appropriate instructional level of students
• Follows special education department procedures for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards
• Maintains effective contact with parents
• Administers, scores, and writes reports for achievement testing
• Collaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classes
• Trains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and behaviorally and to gather data on goals
• Participates in Professional Learning Committees when appropriate
• Ensures appropriate accommodations are in place for the general education classroom teacher to implement
• Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student
• Conducts IEPs in "real time"
• Serves as team member for FBA and PBIP plan
• Administers assessments to students on caseload, including but not limited to: STARS, DIBELS, statewide tests
• If appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for post-secondary study
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriate
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required
• May be required to participate in students' meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need:

• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Hold a valid Arizona certification in Special Education in either SLD or Cross Categorical
• Highly Qualified as required by IDEA 2004
• Master's Degree in Special Education (preferred)
• Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes and IDEA law
• Knowledge of sound, research-based and approved…