SPED Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Reporting To: Principal

Supervises: Paraprofessionals (if applicable)

Position Type: Exempt, 10 month position, 189 days

Salary: $45,310 per year

Purpose:

To create a flexible program favorable to learning and personal growth for the student in the least restrictive environment.

• Arizona Special Education Teacher certification.
• Knowledge of special education laws, procedures, practices, materials, equipment, and compliance standards required to provide appropriate learning experiences for special education students; good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) in all areas of disability.
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty.
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in a multicultural environment with a diverse population of students, staff, and parents.
• May be required to control certain behaviors through physical restraint.
• Computer proficiency in district designated hardware and software, including MET, IEP, and other relevant programs.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Provide direct instruction based on student’s IEP and the Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioral Individual Education Plans.
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress. Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress and for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines.
• Participate in the MET process.
• Plan, conduct, and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• May be required to participate in student meetings that may occur beyond the staff’s work schedule.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents of special education students through conferences and other means to discuss progress and interpret the school program.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to teachers and teams in the development, design, and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Consult with staff regarding interventions and accommodations for students; demonstrate flexibility and creativity to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities and self-selected growth activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Exempt, 10 month position, 189 days.

Starting base $45,310 plus $350 per year of prior experience (no cap), plus education credit beyond BA/BS.

Teach
011 stipend $5,350 plus $10,000 Special Education Hard‑to‑fill stipend.

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and one‑salary life insurance for employee only (valued at over $10,000).
• Accrual of up to 5 days of Earned Paid Sick Time.
• Accrual of up to 7 days of Personal Business Leave.
• Arizona State Retirement System membership.