ESS Teacher-Elementary/Interventionist

TITLE: Special Education Teacher
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Ten (10) Months
SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES: To provide direct instruction to identified students; to provide support for those students and their teachers in an inclusion program; To maintain compliance in accordance with Reauthorization PL 94-142.

PERFORMANCES RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, write and maintain each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Consult and meet with regular education teachers and staff about the educational accommodation and modifications of students.
• Write semester progress reports on each Special Education student in program.
• Coordinate and attend Special Education meetings, Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, Reassessment meetings and Transition meeting where appropriate.
• Keep current on Special Education issues and trends and is able to communicate these topics to others.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, and parents regarding student’s progress and/or school expectations.
• Make home visits as needed.
• Coordinate and provide accommodated state testing for special education students.
• Supervise paraprofessionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavior management plans.
• Organize and/or manage any additional supports and resources deemed necessary.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation process of Special Education students according to state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor discipline of all Special Education students within their school.
• Maintain and ensure that student records are kept in compliance according to State and Federal guidelines. This includes meeting all required due dates.
• Ensure confidentiality of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATION: Arizona Teaching Certification; Current Cross-Categorical K-12 and or Mild/Moderate k-12, or Learning Disability K-12, and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
EXPERIENCE: Highly qualified preferred and experience working with special education classes or students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABIITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• Adherence to policies and procedures

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

TIME MANAGEMENT: Monthly, weekly, and daily routine planning

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and Exceptional Programs Director