West Valley Area Exceptional Student Services Teacher

Leona Group Schools•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Leona Group Schools, we believe great teachers change lives. Our campuses, serving Preschool through High School across Arizona, are designed around the unique needs of each community. We meet students where they are academically, socially, and emotionally, and we surround them with caring adults who serve not only as educators, but also as mentors and advocates. If you are a passionate high school educator who values rigor, relationships, and real impact, we invite you to join our team. The role of the Exceptional Student Services Teacher (K-12) involves designing, coordinating, and executing a suitable educational curriculum within a supportive learning atmosphere to assist ESS students in unlocking and reaching their academic capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree
Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12 Certification in one of the following areas is required
Relevant teaching experience
Knowledge of relevant technology
IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare classroom for class activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
Provide appropriate feedback on work
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
Perform duties but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Other duties as assigned