Job Description:

Job Goal
To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and
successful school experience.
Performance Responsibilities
1. Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education
programs.
2. Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere.
4. Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of
each pupil.
5. Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares
progress reports.
6. Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
7. Submits budget request needs.
8. Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.
9. Maintains lines of communication all stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, parents,
administration)
10. Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
11. Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.
12. Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge
into program activities.
13. Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of
special education.
14. Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
15. Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's
self/professional outlook.
16. Other duties as may be assigned.
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Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Valid & Appropriate Arizona Special Education Teacher Certificate
3. Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able
to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to
use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The
employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently
required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on
the periphery.
Work Environment
The employee regularly works indoors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are
in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent
Salary
Per Board Approved
Up to $5,000 Prop 301 Pay
Terms of Employment
Full-time position
Exempt Status
4 Day School Week
10 Months (167 days)
Sick/Personal Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)