Special Education Resource Teacher

Madison Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide excellent special education instruction to students with disabilities; to demonstrate best practices to enhance student performance; to provide excellent educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment that is conducive to student achievement.

Requirements

Arizona certificate for mildly disabled students (LD, ED, MIMR, OI). Other categories considered.
Comprehensive knowledge of special education students’ needs and special education programming.
Successful experience working with intermediate-aged students with LD, ED, MIMR, and other categories.
Positive attitude
High energy level
Organized
Attentive to time lines
Thorough with paperwork requirements
A team player
A contributing faculty member
Able to manage multiple tasks
An effective communicator

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in effective inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

Increasing students’ language development and communication skills, cognitive and literacy skills
Improving motor ability to enhance school performance
Increasing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Social and behavior skills
Work cooperatively and collaborate with general education staff to enhance student progress and provide necessary accommodations and modifications in the general education environment
Plan for and supervise instructional assistants
Promote the inclusion of students as appropriate for individual students
Develop effective lesson plans based on appropriate IEP development
Help students achieve in the Madison curriculum and according to state standards
Work effectively with parents
Attend district training in math and literacy learning
Attend all Faculty meetings, participate and contribute in all staff development
Participate in Student Success Team (SST) meetings and Multidisciplinary Conference (MDC) meetings