Teacher - Special Education - Resource

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Teacher

• Special

Education

Purpose Statement To provide individualized education and/or services to students with gross motor developmental delays, cognitive delays and/or other

impairments.

Essential Functions

Uses

effective

teaching

techniques

and

materials

to

implement

established

curriculum

goals

and

objectives

Creates

a

weekly

written

lesson

plan

describing

daily

learning

experiences-this

weekly

lesson

plan

is

to

be

correlated

with

the

aims

and/or

objectives

in

the

curriculum

guide

and/or

course

outline

Monitors

and

assesses

student

progress

in

order

to

provide

feedback

on

a

regular

basis

to

students

and

their

parents

Diagnoses,

instructs

and

evaluates

specific

student

needs

and

seeks

assistance

of

district

specialists

as

required

Communicates

aims

and/or

objectives

to

students

in

a

well-planned,

organized

manner

using

clear

and

precise

language

Creates

a

classroom

environment

that

is

positive,

productive,

and

conducive

to

learning

and

appropriate

to

the

maturity

and

interests

of

students

Assists

the

administration

in

implementing

all

policies

and

rules

governing

the

development

of

proper

student

behavior

Develops

and

implements

reasonable

classroom

rules

of

behavior

and

procedure

in

a

fair

and

just

manner

Creates

educational

experiences

that

provide

each

student

the

opportunity

to

develop

his/her

potential

in

the

areas

of

personal-social

adjustment,

decision-making,

positive

self-image

and

other

life

skills

Promotes

and

follows

the

adopted

school

district

philosophy,

policies

regulations

and

administrative

procedures

Communicates

concerns

and

ideas

with

colleagues,

students,

parents

and

community

in

a

positive,

professional

and

ethical

manner

Assumes

legal

responsibility

for

the

supervision

of

students

on

school

property

or

in

attendance

at

school-sponsored

activities

Strives

to

maintain

and

improve

professional

competence

Assumes

individual

responsibilities

which

may

be

assigned

by

the

principal/supervisor

and

which

may

relate

to

committee

work,

student

activities,

student

supervision

or

other

planning

and

professional

assignments

Maintains

accurate,

complete,

legible

and

correct

records

as

required

by

law,

district

policy

and

administrative

regulation

Takes

necessary

and

reasonable

precautions

to

protect

students,

equipment,

materials

and

facilities

Utilize

a

variety

of

techniques

and

materials

to

execute

appropriate

curriculum

Monitor

student

performance

and

progress,

adjusting

instruction

as

necessary

Develop

Individual

Educational

Programs

for

students

with

varying

functioning

levels

Attends

IEP

meetings

and

maintain

communication

with

IEP

team

members

Writes

quarterly

progress

reports.

Develops

long

and

short-term

learning

goals

and

objectives

for

students

according

to

program

guidelines

and

the

IEP

Assess

student

abilities

and

needs

as

needed

to

develop

appropriate

instruction.

Establishes

an

instructional

pace

consistent

with

students'

learning

process

Compiles

and

maintain

necessary

data

and

progress

notes

Maintains

orderliness

and

safety

of

instructional

areas

Provides

appropriate

guidance

to

paraprofessional

staff.

Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various

principles,

facts,

and

practical

applications.

Learning

development

is

obtained

by

the

completion

of

a

college

curriculum

resulting

in

a

bachelor's

degree

in

a

specialized

field;

advanced

mathematics,

very

advanced

language

development,

proficient

understanding

of

practical

systems. Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most

effective

responses.

Solutions

may

be

somewhat

technical,

yet

are

relatively

straightforward,

obvious

and

well-defined

once

problems

are

understood.

Responses

come

from

the

realm

of

prior

learning

and

experiences.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and

handling

of

everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily.

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Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting,

guiding,

and

carrying

of

lightweight

materials

or

equipment.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex

information

with

individuals

or

small,

informal

groups.

Skills

in

establishing

harmonious

relationships

and

gaining

cooperation

are

important. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional

contact

with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

Work Environment Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule

are

infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc.

little

or

no

exposure

to

safety

or

health

hazards.

Accountability Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction

and

review. Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or

research;

the

status

of

others;

and/or

critical

aspects

of

the

final

product

or

service

in

terms

of

quantity

or

quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: Job related experience within the specialized field is preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. Continuing Professional Development Specific to job requirements.

Certifications/Clearances: Valid Arizona Special Education Certificate. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject

area

including

proper

teaching

area

endorsements.

Must

possess

a

valid

Arizona

DPS

Level

One

IVP

Fingerprint

Clearance

Card

while

employed.

Compensation Details FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Schedule : Teacher Work Calendar: Teacher

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