High School Teacher - Special Education : ARISE

Peoria Unified School District•Peoria, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher creates a classroom environment that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students receiving special education services. The teacher provides specially designed instruction in accordance with each student's Individual Education Program (IEP), enabling access to the general curriculum and supporting students' ongoing development. The role includes case management and IEP responsibilities, direct student services, instruction, assessment, classroom management, recordkeeping, and collaboration with school staff. The teacher follows district procedures and applicable state and federal requirements, protects confidential information, and may plan and supervise instructional assistants when assigned.

Requirements

Hold a current special education teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) from the Arizona Department of Education.
Be appropriately certified under state and federal standards for the specific position.
Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Pass a background clearance check.
Obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.
Know applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
Know applicable Peoria Unified School District policies and procedures.
Know teaching methods and techniques that promote student growth.
Be able to facilitate successful meetings to accomplish IEP responsibilities.
Know and provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as required by federal, state, and district requirements.
Have working knowledge of accommodations and modifications to meet student needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, the general public, and others doing business with the district.
Operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services for students with disabilities, including IEP development, provision, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Deliver direct services to students with disabilities as specified in their IEPs.
Follow district procedures throughout the special education process.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
Meet and instruct assigned classes according to the established schedule.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' developmental and skill levels.
Plan and prepare lessons that enable students to make meaningful progress.
Set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet students' needs and capabilities.
Guide learning with clearly established goals and objectives that support student and district goals.
Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
Assess student accomplishments as required and provide meaningful feedback to support student growth.
Collaborate with staff, including general education teachers, to implement accommodations and modifications in general education classrooms.
Maintain accurate census information in a timely manner according to district and state guidelines.
Attend required staff meetings.
When assigned an instructional assistant, plan and supervise the assistant's assignments and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.