POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher
FLSA: Exempt Professional
REPORTS TO: Site Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highly qualified in special education with the Arizona Department of Education
- Positive interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated team building skills.
- Administrative experience preferred.
- Teaching experience and experience in testing/assessment administration.
- Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.
- Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.
- Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Benefits as defined in the teacher's agreement, plus additional stipend.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and assist in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
- Assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.
- Supervise and coordinate special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.
- Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.
- Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedure, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need within the areas of compliance and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.
- Initiate screening of transfer and new referral records and contacts previous school district to obtain necessary information on new students.
- Perform and monitor evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.
- Work with principals, department heads and other team members to facilitate the integration of all students into regular classes as appropriate.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist the Special Eduction team in researching and/or implementing new program components.
- Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education.
- Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education instructors regarding special education procedures; assists mainstream classroom teachers with inclusion facilitation.
- Attends meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate.
- Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
- Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Superintendent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule: