SPED Teacher

Job Title

SPED Teacher

Administration

SPED Coordinator

Exempt

07/11/2023

Creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student's ability; and establishes good relationships with parents, community and other staff members.

• Valid Arizona Teacher Certification
• Early Childhood Endorsement for grades Preschool to Kindergarten
• Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to Pass National Criminal Background Screen
• Must meet ESSA/NCLB / Highly Qualified Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid state teaching certification in Special Education
• Proven experience working as a Special Education Teacher, preferably with diverse student populations
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices
• Strong understanding of different disabilities, learning styles, and instructional strategies to support diverse learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively

• Prepares lesson plans in advance in all core areas of the curriculum reflecting AZ college and career readiness standards
• Identifies clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenge and high expectations
• Maintains good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their health and safety
• Assesses students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Supports the diverse educational and cultural backgrounds of the students served
• Teaches planned lessons to an entire class of students or to smaller groups
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
• Plans ahead by completing lesson plans one week in advance
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Grades students' assignments to monitor their progress
• Maintains a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record‑keeping and reporting of children's progress
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Communicates with parents about their child’s progress
• Communicates and consults with parents over all aspects of their children’s education—academic, social and emotional
• Works with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
• Prepares students for standardized tests required by the state, BIE, etc.
• Develops and enforces classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
• Creates and manages a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning
• Organizes and manages groups or individual students ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities
• Plans opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of students' learning
• Ensures effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers
• Ensures that school policies are reflected in daily practice
• Supervises children outside of the classroom—for example, during lunchtime or recess
• Participates in staff meetings, grade level meetings and on‑site professional development as required
• Maintains a portfolio of professional development and training undertaken
• Participates as part of a whole school team
• Actively participates with and implements guidelines set by instructional coaches and administrative staff
• Promotes the welfare…