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Special Education Teacher - Resource 6-8
Freedom Elementary School

Special Education Teacher - Resource 6-8

Posted: Continuous 2012-06-07
Available: 07/29/2012 Closes: Until Filled
Freedom Elementary School
High-Needs Location
Liberty Elementary School District
 
Job Goal 
To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience.
 
Performance Responsibilities
  1. Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs.
  2. Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
  3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
  4. Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
  5. Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
  6. Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
  7. Submits budget request needs.
  8. Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.
  9. Maintains lines of communication all stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, parents, administration)
  10. Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
  11. Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.
  12. Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
  13. Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
  14. Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
  15. Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one’s self/professional outlook.
  16. Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (i.e., learning disability, mentally or emotionally handicapped, applicable to position seeking).
  3. Highly qualified per NCLB as a special education teacher.
  4. Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

    Salary
    Appropriate placement on the Certified Initial Hiring Schedule
    (additional $1,000 added to base salary for Special Education Certification)
     
    Terms of Employment
    Exempt Status
  6. 10 Months/40 hours per week
    10 Sick/Personal Days
    Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
    Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
     
    Reports To
    School Principal
    Director of Special Education
     
    To Apply
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