High School Teacher - Special Education : ARISE

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher creates a classroom environment that meets 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), helping students access the general curriculum and build skills that contribute to their ongoing development. This position provides case management and direct services for students with disabilities, follows district procedures throughout the special education process, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, supports positive classroom behavior, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and collaborates with school staff and families to support student success. The position is for a nine-month term at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Arizona, and is supervised by the Principal at the assigned location.

Requirements

Current special education teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) from the Arizona Department of Education.
Be appropriately certified according to 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 accomplish 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 district.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
May be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds and lift or transfer students weighing up to 60 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours and travel to perform work functions.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services for students with disabilities, including IEP development, implementation, 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 standards of classroom behavior.
Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet students’ needs and capabilities.
Guide learning using clearly established goals and objectives aligned with student and district goals.
Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance 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.
When assigned an instructional assistant, plan and supervise the assistant’s assignments and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.