Developmental Preschool Teacher (Special Education)

Osborn Elementary District • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The special education teacher collaborates with general education teachers, related services staff, school psychologists, parents, and other district personnel to develop comprehensive individualized education programs that support students in the least restrictive environment. The teacher plans, develops, and delivers individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction for students with special needs in a self-contained setting, in collaboration with other school personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and media suited to students’ needs and capabilities.
• Knowledge of modifications to regular classroom curricula.
• Knowledge of student assessment, behavior management using positive reinforcement, and supervision of instructional assistants.
• Ability to write comprehensive individualized education plans that include specially designed instruction.
• Organization and problem-solving skills.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction for students with special needs in a self-contained setting.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related services staff, school psychologists, parents, and district personnel to develop comprehensive individualized education programs.
• Develop compliant IEPs, supporting documents, and progress reports.
• Facilitate compliant IEP meetings involving all special education team members.
• Assess students using formal and informal assessments.
• Manage student behavior using positive reinforcement.
• Effectively supervise instructional assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level