Teacher - Special Education Resource

Chandler USD 80•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Resource Teacher will provide an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all students to achieve their fullest potential, in alignment with the District’s mission and vision. This role involves planning and implementing a program of study tailored to the individual needs of students, providing specialized instruction, and creating a conducive classroom environment. The teacher will also develop and implement classroom rules, create weekly lesson plans, work with students individually or in small groups, monitor and assess student progress, and maintain student records. A key function includes serving as a Service Coordinator for assigned students, managing IEP paperwork, assessments, progress reports, data collection, parent communication, and collaboration with team members. The role also requires identifying and addressing specific student needs, communicating effectively, assisting administration with policy implementation, using behavior management strategies, developing behavior intervention plans, and adhering to a class schedule that promotes inclusive practices. The teacher will create educational experiences to help students develop their potential, promote district philosophy, and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and the community. Collaboration with classroom teachers on curriculum and instructional modifications is essential, as is assuming legal responsibility for student supervision and striving for professional competence. Accurate record-keeping and attendance at parent conferences are also required. Basic computer skills are necessary, along with participation in department and school meetings and initiatives.

Requirements

Arizona Teaching Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
SEI endorsement coursework completed
Appropriate approved areas/ endorsements may be required, depending on the area of instruction
Knowledge of computer applications
Basic Knowledge of computers, software, and applications

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs of students based on their skills, abilities, and unique circumstances.
Provide research-based, specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules that address behavior and procedure in a fair and consistent manner.
Create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline.
Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills.
Monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback, report quarterly progress, and report annual progress on IEP goals.
Maintain both paper and electronic student records.
Complete duties as Service Coordinator for students assigned to individual workload (to include IEP paperwork, special education assessment, quarterly progress reports, data collection, parent communication, collaboration with team members, attendance).
Identify and address specific student needs, and seek assistance from the site department chair.
Communicate using organized, clear, and precise language.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
Use effective behavior management strategies when working with children identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans.
Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and inclusive practices.
Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential.
Promote and follow approved school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner.
Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding curriculum or environmental adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students identified with disabilities.
Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend parent conferences.
Participate in department and school meetings.
Participate in District and school initiatives.
Meet additional job requirements as indicated by the District or site administration.