Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Arizona certification in Special Education
• Knowledge of sound, research-based and approved instructional practices for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Knowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlines
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Skill in providing direct instruction based on child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Skill in using computers, SMARTboard, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
• Ability to write goals and implement instructional strategies based on assessments
• Ability to develop and implement an IEP
• Ability, if appropriate, to maintain current NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification
• Ability to create and update special education records using online IEP system

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of the school
2. Plans and implements direct instruction in all core subject areas as needed per IEP
3. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunities
4. Instructs individuals and groups
5. Monitors student progress
6. Tracks data on monitoring and on IEP goals
7. Adapts or Modifies curriculum as needed for appropriate instructional level of students
8. Follows special education department procedures for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards
9. Maintains effective contact with parents
10. Administers, scores and writes reports for achievement testing
11. Collaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classes
12. Trains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and behaviorally and to gather data on goals
13. Participates in Professional Leaning Committees when appropriate
14. Ensures appropriate accommodations are in place for general education classroom teacher to implement
15. Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student
16. Conducts IEPs in “real time”
17. If appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for postsecondary study
18. Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriate
19. Attends staff meetings and serve on committees as required
20. May be required to participate in student’s meetings which occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule