SPED Teacher-High School

Blue Ridge School District•Lakeside, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SPED Teacher-High School is a certified, FLSA-Exempt position within the Blue Ridge Unified School District #32. This role reports to the Principal and is responsible for instructing students in citizenship and subject matter, developing lesson plans, providing individualized and small group instruction, and designing real-world learning activities. The teacher will establish and maintain classroom behavior standards, effectively use instructional aids and technology, and teach the approved curriculum. Progress evaluation, communication with parents, identification of student needs, and participation in curriculum development are key aspects of this role. The teacher will also maintain professional competence, supervise students, and perform other assigned tasks. Additionally, the SPED Teacher will direct Instructional Assistants and ensure timely completion of Special Education paperwork in compliance with state and federal law, attending all required Special Education meetings.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
Must be “Highly Qualified” in accordance with provisions of No Child Left Behind
Valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids and where appropriate laboratory learning methods.
Provides opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Designs learning activities relevant to the real world.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Effectively uses technology and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
Teaches the assigned subject (s) in accordance with the District approved curriculum.
Evaluates each student’s progress in accordance with the District Policies and Guidelines.
Communicates with parents or guardians the progress of each child.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities.
Conducts such duties as described above in the area/subject/grade assigned under the supervision of the building administrator.
Maintains records on all students as required by the District.
Perform other related or unrelated tasks as assigned by the building administrator.
Direct Instructional Assistants in work assignments as needed.
Completes and maintains all Special Education paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with state and federal law.
Attends required meetings as related to Special Education including but not limited to IEP Meetings, MET Meetings, Etc.