Job Description:

1. General Description:

 
Provide leadership and support for the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for the purpose of increasing school 
academic achievement and assessment plans. Provide leadership in analyzing student data to identify student learning goals. Monitor goal setting, activities, classroom follow-up and goal 
attainment for cluster groups and Individual Growth Plan (IGP). 
 
II.         Qualifications:
 

•  Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with emphasis in Special Education and/or Special Education Endorsement (required) 

•  Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements, 

 including SEI Endorsement requirements. 

•  Must meet all appropriately certified qualifications 
•  Five years successful classroom teaching experience 
•  Proven track record in raising student achievement and/or demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, special education, mentoring and professional development 
•  Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, or vide presentations 
•  Demonstrated excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults 
•  Recommendation form completed by current instructional administrator 

 
Preferred

1. Master’s Degree and/or Administrative Certificate (preferred) 

1. Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Lead the design and delivery of research-based professional development for cluster groups 
2. Present new learning in cluster meetings supported with field-tested evidence of increased student achievement 
3. Model new learning in cluster meetings and in classrooms, demonstrating how to effectively implement the skills developed in cluster 
4. Provide access to materials and research-based instructional methods to cluster group members. 
5. Work closely with cluster team members to plan instruction and assessments 
6. Guide and review cluster members’ growth plans 
7. Provide specific evidence, feedback and suggestions during coaching, identifying area of reinforcement and refinement 
8. Advance career teachers’ knowledge of federal state and district content standards and the TAP Rubric 
9. Provide professional development to guide and support career teachers in the development and implementation of IEPs in the general education setting 
10. Identify resources for career and mentor teachers that enhance instructional planning, assessment design, and classroom management 
11. Develop programs that support positive behavior in the classroom and school setting 
12. Provide ongoing follow-up and support (e.g. modeling, team teaching, walk-throughs with feedback) to career teachers assigned to special education 
13. Work with other leadership team members in developing appropriate school and cluster plans to target student academic and teacher instructional needs
14. Lead and support the analysis of school and student achievement data to identify strengths and weaknesses and make suggestions for improvement 
15. Communicate and reflect the visions and decisions of the TAP Leadership Team 
16. Assist the administrators in inducting teachers into the TAP school environment and processes 
17. Participate fully in TAP professional development at the regional, district and school level as scheduled 
18. Develop and work on Individual Growth Plan (IGP) including learning based on school goals, self-assessment, and feedback from walk-throughs 
19. Include activities on IGP to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills to increase proficiency 
20. Thoughtfully assess the effectiveness of his/her instruction, as evidenced in cluster by the new learning modeled and student work presented from field tests 
21. Consider the varied strengths and weaknesses and personal/cultural differences of adult learners through communication and actions that promote effective teaching with all cluster members 
22. Plan, offer and implement specific alternatives to improve quality of instruction 
23. Actively support district activities and events 
24. Follow District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
25. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned 
 
Reports To:  Director of Exceptional Students 
 
Status: Certified Salary Schedule 
           
Compensation Range: Certified Salary Schedule
                                        Compensation Stipend for extended school year and responsibility 
 
Addendum: Stipend $7,000