Job Description:

Exceptional Scholar Services (ESS)Teacher (Special Education) with additional $4000 Stipend

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ESS Teacher’s primary responsibility will be overseeing and implementing the Exceptional

Scholar Services (ESS) program at their site. Under the direction of the ESS Director and Site

Principal, the ESS Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for scholars

with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The ESS Teacher is responsible for creating

a flexible program and learning environment that provides specially designed instruction for

scholars with disabilities, such that the scholars benefit from the classical education model and

curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids,

accommodations, modifications and other needed supports.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

● Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of accredited teacher preparation

program or 45 hours of education courses at an accredited institution, including 21

hours in special education and eight hours of practicum -OR- a valid teaching certificate

from another state.

● Valid Arizona Teaching Certification for Special Education.

● AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.

● First Aid and CPR Certification.

● The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the necessary principles and

application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral

supports that are beneficial for implementation with all scholars with disabilities.

● Demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to scholars in a group

and an individual setting.

● Demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the

determination and delivery of Exceptional Scholar Services.

● Completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of scholars.

● Displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and

school based staff, scholars, parents and community members.

● Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a

willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.

● Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy

and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational

philosophy and methodology.

● Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College

and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.

● Working knowledge and understanding of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) k-12 online assessment system -OR- a willingness

to effectively understand the NWEA online assessment system.

● Working knowledge and understanding of eIEP Pro (web-based IEP writing program)

-OR- a willingness to learn such programs.

● Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.

● Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact

community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.

● Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in

classical education.

● Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, and curriculum

development.

● Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.

● Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a

willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and

assessment decision-making.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

● Coordinating and assuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of

programming (identification, review, dismissal) for scholars with disabilities per the

IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA.

● Provide direct Exceptional Scholar Services, as needed, and supervising itinerant service

providers; provide direct and indirect instructional support to scholars in a positive

environment.

● Conduct formal and informal assessments of scholars to determine progress made

toward achieving IEP goals on a weekly or monthly basis. Progress reports sent home to

parents each quarter.

● Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their

child and their individualized educational needs.

● Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order

among the scholars for whom you are responsible.

● Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the

development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

● Instruct scholars in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics,

multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet scholars'

varying needs and interests.

● Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the scholars’ individualized

education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral

support system.

● Modify the classical education curriculum for scholars with disabilities based upon a

variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

● Facilitate in the development and implementation of informal academic and behavior

intervention programs for individual scholars in need.

● Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and

work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, and

investigate.

● Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an

environment conducive to learning for all scholars.

● Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other

professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote

scholars' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

● Maintain accurate and complete scholar records and prepare reports on scholars and

activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.

● Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those

objectives to scholars.

● Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of scholars in

inclusive classroom settings.

● Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for scholars and those in inclusive classrooms.

● Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.

● Serve as a member of a Scholar Study Team (SST) and a multidisciplinary team, as

appropriate.

● Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory

purposes; assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.

● Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities,

curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.

● Perform related work as required.

● Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.

Work Habits and Attitudes:

● Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.

● Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.

● Shows initiative and resourcefulness.

● Performs accurate work in a timely manner.

● Meets deadlines and sets priorities.

● Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

● Works well with minimum supervision.

● Is dependable and accepts responsibility.

● Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.

● Accepts direction and constructive criticism.

● Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.

● Follows school policies and safety rules.

● Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.

● Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.

● Embraces collaboration with other professionals.

● Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.

● Maintains a professional environment at all times.

Compensation

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation

will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.