High School Teacher - Special Education

Peoria Unified School District•Peoria, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher creates a classroom environment responsive to 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), supporting access to the general curriculum and development of skills for continued growth. This position is a 9-month role at Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona, in the Department of Special Education.

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 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.

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 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 a variety of instructional techniques to meet students' needs and capabilities.
Guide learning using 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 appropriate 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.
Plan and supervise the assignments and activities of an instructional assistant when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.