2627 SPED Connections Teacher (Self-Contained)

BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT - SPED TEACHER

CATEGORY : Certified

TITLE : Special EducationConnections Teacher

REPORTS TO : Principal

SUPERVISES : Paraprofessionals (if applicable)

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation ofteacher personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt 10 month position 189 days

COMPENSATION: Starting Base$45310 plus $350/year of prior experience (with no cap) plus education credit beyond BA/BS; plus Teach011 Stipend$5350 plus$10000Sped Hard to fill Stipend

BENEFITS: Benefits to begin the first of the month following hire date:

• Fully paid medical dential vision and 1x salary life insurance for employee only (Valued at over $10000)
• Accrual of up to 5 days of Earned Paid Sick Time
• Accrual of up to 7 days of Personal Business Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System Member

PURPOSE : To create a flexible program favorable to learning and personal growth for the student in the least restrictive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Arizona Special Education Teacher certification
• Knowledge of special education laws procedures practices materials equipment and compliance standards required to provide appropriate learning experiences for special education students. Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) in all areas of disability
• Ability to assess needs develop and implement the IEP and evaluate outcomes in specialty
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers parents and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in multicultural environment with diverse population of students staff and parents
• May be required to control certain behavior(s) through physical restraint
• Computer proficiency in district designated computer hardware and software including MET and IEP software programs and other relevant software

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction based on students IEP and the Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioral individual education plans (IEPs).
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress. Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress and for compliance with district federal and state guidelines.
• Participate in the MET process.
• Plan conduct and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• May be required to participate in students meetings that may occur beyond the staffs work assignment schedule.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students through conferences and other means to discuss pupils progress and interpret the school program.
• Provide on-going consultation and support to teachers and teams in the development design and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing difficulties.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Consult with staff members regarding interventions and accommodations for students. Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and creative to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation ofteacher personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt 10 month position 189 days

COMPENSATION: Starting Base$45310 plus $350/year of prior experience (with no cap) plus education credit beyond BA/BS; plus Teach011 Stipend$5350 plus$10000Sped Hard to fill Stipend

BENEFITS: Benefits to begin the first of the month following hire date:

• Fully paid medical dential vision and 1x salary life insurance for employee only (Valued at over $10000)
• Accrual of up to 5 days of Earned Paid Sick Time
• Accrual of up to 7 days of Personal Business Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System Member

Required Experience:

IC