Special Education Teacher - Tucson Campus (K - 2nd Grade)

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Tucson, AZ

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Leadership, the Certified Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a caseload of students while preparing lesson plans, instructing students, evaluating and monitoring students’ performance and advancing student achievement in the environment. The Certified Special Education Teacher should have experience differentiating instruction for a variety of learners and will work collaboratively with a team to plan and support instruction in accordance with students’ IEP goals. Teachers in this role should demonstrate a commitment to professional development through didactic workshops and classroom coaching. Candidates should have a passion for students on the spectrum and a willingness to be trained and coached in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. The Certified Special Education Teacher will support a caseload of students and work on a team to implement a best-practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum and students with other related disorders at the Tucson Campus.

Requirements

Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
Valid Special Education Teaching Certification
Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities
At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred
Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Responsibilities

Engagement and oversight of staff and student caseload
Provide instructional support for students enrolled in the onsite school
Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists
Professional development for staff on modifications and implementation
Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
Ongoing Student and Parent communication
Modification of materials for classrooms as needed
Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
Staff communication/feedback
Maintain substitute plans in case of Lead Instructor's absence
Maintain alternative staffing plans in case of para absence where coverage is not available
Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
Develop Individualized Education Plans(IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings
Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Performs other duties as assigned