SY ESS Teacher

Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Teacher

This is for the  School Year.

Co-Taught Mathematics - must have mathematics endorsement.

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Full-time Certified Staff positions are eligible for benefits on the first day of the employment contract:
The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and Legal Shield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee. You can view more information on benefit policies & costs on the benefits page at Benefits Page Link

Employment

Terms:

184-day contract

Salary Classification:
Exempt
- Certified

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Teacher will be responsible for providing a positive working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and parents to establish effective rapport with students that will motivate them to develop skills. Responsibilities will include maintaining high level of confidentiality and standard professionalism while delivering a flexible program and providing a safe classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth to the students of the district.

Principle Duties:

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a positive and nurturing class environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to learning
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate and complete records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Monitor's students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes or activities outside the instructional day as assigned by the administration. The assignments may be during, before, or after the teacher's normal professional workday or on non-school days
• Attends site and district workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board that related to the duties as prescribed.
• Agrees that during the period of the contract, s/he will perform management duties, or other duties as assigned by the administration or Governing Board.

IDEA Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of IDEA and special education laws and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statues, rules, policies and procedures
• Provides service coordinator management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements
• Provides direct instruction to students as specified in the individual education plans
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, and maintains on-going communication with parents/guardians
• Provides behavior management support and behavior intervention plan implementation support to staff for those students that receiving special education services requiring such.
• Works with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success
• Provides a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management plan
• May be required to travel to perform work functions

Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona certificate for the position and subject areas assigned
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license

Occupational Condition:

Low risk
- Work is routinely performed in indoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. May be required to travel outdoors in inclement conditions to go from building to building for meetings or classes. The employee may be required to move from room to…