Job Description:

Job Goal:

To create and maintain a learning environment that supports students toward the fulfillment of their potential for academic achievement, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
8. Diagnosis the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
9. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents n a regular basis
10. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis
11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
12. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
13. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
14. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
15. Attends and participates in faculty meetings
16. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods
17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
18.  Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
19. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
20. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
21. Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. BA or MA in Special Education
2. Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
3. Valid & Appropriate AZ Special Education Teacher Certificate
4. Appropriately Certified to Teach Special Education as a Teacher of Record
5. Experience working in Self Contained Special Education Classroom Preferred
6. CPI Training preferred 

SALARY

Per Board Approved Certified Teacher Starting Salary Guide
PLUS $6,000 Special Education Certification Stipend
PLUS $3,000 Self-Contained Special Education Stipend 
PLUS Up to $5,000 Prop 301 Pay

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Exempt Status
4 Day School Week
10 Months( 167 Days)  
Sick/Personal Leave
Health Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 
Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
 
REPORTS TO 
 Site Principal & Executive Director of Special Services

APPLY ONLINE:  Liberty25.org