Elementary Teacher - Special Education

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

14h•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) to support access to the general curriculum and develop skills that contribute to students’ ongoing growth. This role includes case management and direct student services, lesson planning and instruction, student assessment and recordkeeping, collaboration with school staff, and compliance with applicable special education laws, regulations, and district procedures. The position is located at Copperwood Elementary in Glendale, Arizona, and has a nine-month term of employment.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of Peoria Unified School District policies and procedures.
Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques that promote student growth.
Ability to facilitate successful meetings to fulfill IEP responsibilities.
Knowledge of and ability to provide Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as required by federal, state, and district requirements.
Working knowledge of accommodations and modifications to meet student needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, the general public, and others doing business with the school district.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
May be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds and lift or transfer students weighing up to 60 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours and travel to perform work functions.

Responsibilities

Provide case management for students with disabilities, including IEP development, service provision, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Deliver direct services to students 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.
Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet students’ needs and capabilities.
Guide learning through clearly established goals and objectives aligned with 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 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 assigned or required duties.