Special Education Teacher - Cross Cat/Multiple Disabilities

GOAL:

To create and maintain a learning environment that supports students toward the fulfillment of their potential for academic achievement, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
8. Diagnosis the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
9. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents n a regular basis
10. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis
11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
12. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
13. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
14. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
15. Attends and participates in faculty meetings
16. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods
17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
18.  Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
19. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
20. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
21. Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning

QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA or MA in Special Education
2. Valid AZ State Fingerprint Clearance Card
3. Valid AZ Special Education Severly/Profoundly Disabled Teacher Certificate or Valid AZ Special Education Cross Categorical Teacher Certificate
4. Highly Qualified, SEI Endorsement required
5. Experience working in Self Contained Severly/Profoundly Disabled Classroom Preferred
6. CPI Training preferred

SALARY

Appropriate placement on the 2012/2013 Certified Teacher Initial Placement Base Salary Schedule
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Exempt Status

10 Months/40 hours per week

10 sick/personal days 
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
 
REPORTS TO
 
Site Principal & Director of Special Education
 
TO APPLY
 
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