Special Education Teacher, N. Phoenix

Description

Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities.

• Assesses students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapts lessons to meet the needs of students and the curriculum as set down by the district office.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
• Plans, organizes and assigns activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Teaches and mentors students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one.
• Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence and self-advocacy.
• Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior.
• Maintains order among students.
• Implements IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Discusses student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators.
• Supervises and mentors paraprofessionals who work with students and disabilities.
• Prepares and helps students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Attends periodic trainings and meetings as necessary

• Valid Arizona Teaching certification in the appropriate designation of Special
  
  Education:
  
  Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12;
  Severe and Profound Disabilities K-12;
  Hearing Impaired;
  Visually Impaired
• Meet the criteria for designation as Highly Qualified through the ADE in the area of teaching.
• Valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

This role requires a passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of young students with special needs. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

$47.5 - $52 per hour