SY Special Education Teacher; Functional Skills

PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

EXEMPT:
Yes JOB CODE:

SALARY LEVEL:
Teacher Salary Schedule DEPARTMENT:
Special Education

LOCATION:

Copper King School TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Month

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal DATE APPROVED:

POSITION LEVEL:

Under general direction of the school principal the teacher will work with students who have behavioral and cognitive disabilities providing specific instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques. The teacher will be able to write and implement IEPs to fit the needs of the students in the program.

• Arizona Special Education Cross Categorical Certification
• Highly qualified in Elementary Education K-8 classroom
• Provisional SEI or ESL Endorsement
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Knowledge of TEACCH methodologies
• Knowledge of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Knowledge of teaching social skills (i.e. Social Stories)
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Knowledge of Functional Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plan(s)
• Knowledge of Structure Teaching Model (STM)

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

At least once annually in accordance with Governing Board Policy

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Building Principal