Substitute K-5 Specially Designed Instruction Teacher

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* Position Title:

** Substitute K-5 Specially Designed Instruction Teacher
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* Location:

** Great Hearts Archway Phoenix
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* Reports To:

** Headmaster
* * FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly
**** Hourly Rate:
** Starting at $30

Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.
** Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
*** Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, and other opportunities.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

*** Develop lesson plans for learning activities that align with individual student IEP goals that are created under supervision of a certified special education teacher or coordinator.
* Provide one on one or small group specially designed instruction in academics, behavioral or social/emotional need areas for students with IEPs based on IEP goals
* Assist with data collection and progress monitoring of students IEP goals
** Required/

Preferred Education:

** Bachelor's degree and Arizona Teaching Certificates Substitute, Special Education Teaching Certificate, or Alternative Certification.
** Required/

Preferred Experience:

*** 1 year of successful teaching experience (preferably in a K-12 school setting)
* 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience (preferred)
* The ideal candidate has previous experience in Special Education.
** Required/Preferred

Skills:

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* Certifications:

Arizona Department of Education Substitute Certification, Special Education Certificate in Cross/Categorical or Mild/Moderate;
Alternative Teaching with approved area in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
** Physical Functions:
** Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
** US work authorization is
**** required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
**** Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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* Travel required:

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
**** This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
**** Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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