Teacher - Special Education - Resource

Teacher - Special EducationMonths Contracted: 10 Months Job Grade: Teacher Annual Rate: $55,150 and up depending on experience Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE Application Procedure: Apply online Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please follow these steps: Step One Step Two Certification Requirements: Applicants need to hold an Arizona Special Education Certificate or be in the process of receiving one Please view this for more information: 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 objectivesCreates 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 outlineMonitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parentsDiagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as requiredCommunicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise languageCreates a classroom environment that is positive, productive, and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of studentsAssists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behaviorDevelops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just mannerCreates 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 skillsPromotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies regulations and administrative proceduresCommunicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical mannerAssumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activitiesStrives to maintain and improve professional competenceAssumes 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 assignmentsMaintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulationTakes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitiesUtilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculumMonitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessaryDevelop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levelsAttends IEP meetings and maintain communication with IEP team membersWrites quarterly progress reports.Develops long and short-term learning goals and objectives for students according to program guidelines and the IEPAssess student abilities and needs as needed to develop appropriate instruction.Establishes an instructional pace consistent with students' learning processCompiles and maintain necessary data and progress notesMaintains orderliness and safety of instructional areasProvides 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.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: ExemptPay Schedule: TeacherWork Calendar: Teacher