Extended Resource Teacher

Extended Resource Teacher

Organization: SAHUARITA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Type: Student Services/Cross Categorical - Resource

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

Location: Sahuarita Primary School

Date Available: 07/24/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

• Serves as case manager responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of inclusion students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students.
• Organizes a Special Education team, comprised of all essential parties, to discuss, change and/or modify IEPs by expatriation date or when necessary.
• Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom, playground, field‑trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well‑being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self‑worth, self‑discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Develops the instructional plan for assigned students. Works with the Special Education Paraprofessional in implementing lesson plans and educational approaches of the Individual Education Plan.
• Assists the regular education classroom teacher with modifications and strategies for including the inclusion student as much as practical.
• Provides information, support, and communication with parents and families.
• And other duties as assigned.

• Valid Arizona teaching certification and Special Education endorsement (or equivalent).
• Highly qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the area in which you are to teach.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, type; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service.
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time

Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.