Job Description:

Qualifications:

1.  Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements.
2. Must have provisional, standard or reciprocal special education certification in any of the following areas: Cross Catgegorical, LD, ED, MR K-12, or Severly/Profoundly Disabled.
3. Must attain SEI endorsement as required by Arizona Department of Education.
4. Strong understanding of IEP development, implementation, and data-driven instruction.
5. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and other stakeholders.
6. Flexibility to adapt instructional strageties and classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities:

1.         Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.

2.         Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning                within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

3.         Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation. Lesson                  plans are turned in to the building principal weekly at the requested time.

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 based on the Individual Education               Plan.

7.         Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,                    materials, and facilities.

8.         Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

9.         Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy,              and administrative regulation.

10.      Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and                     Board policy.

11.      Makes provision 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.

12.      Attends and participates in faculty meetings and all staffing and meetings requested             by the Special Education office.

13.      Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals,                           objectives, and methods.

14.      Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

15.      Accepts a share of responsibility for cocurricular activities as assigned, and a share                 of responsibility for the improvement of activities within the administrative structure.

16.      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.

17.      Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

18.      Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

19.      Share insights and ideas for improvement of existing structures with appropriate                   personnel.

Salary:  BA (Entry Level) $52,447 -$56,252

            MA + 45(Entry Level) $59,977-$63,782

$3,000 Stipend for attaining a double Masters or Doctorate to be paid each School Year.

Benefits:

Employer-paid Health Insurance for Employee Only coverage

Employer paid Life Insurance policy

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System

Staff Housing (1-3 bedrooms)