Elementary Teacher - Special Education

Peoria Unified School District•Peoria, AZ

1d•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 students to access the general curriculum and build skills that contribute to their ongoing development. The position includes case management and direct services for students with disabilities, classroom instruction and planning, assessment and recordkeeping, and collaboration with school staff to support students through appropriate accommodations and modifications. The teacher follows district procedures and applicable state and federal requirements, including requirements for IEPs, confidentiality, and the provision of a free and appropriate public education. The position is for a nine-month term and is based at Lake Pleasant Elementary in Peoria, Arizona.

Requirements

Current special education teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) from the Arizona Department of Education.
Appropriate certification 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 accomplish 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 conducting business with the school district.
Skill in operating a personal computer and 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 standards of classroom behavior.
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 accordance with federal, state, and district regulations and procedures.
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 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.