Teacher Special Education/Resource
About The Position
The Special Education Resource Teacher at Crismon High School is responsible for leading students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into individualized learning experiences. This role involves planning and implementing a program of study that meets the unique needs, interests, and abilities of students, utilizing effective teaching techniques and materials. The teacher will monitor and assess student progress, provide feedback to students and parents, and diagnose and address specific student needs, seeking assistance from district specialists when necessary. A key aspect of the role is creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student maturity and interests, while also developing and implementing reasonable classroom rules for behavior and procedure. The position aims to foster person-social adjustment, decision-making skills, positive self-image, and other life skills in students. The teacher will promote the district's philosophy and policies, communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and the community, and assume legal responsibility for student supervision. Continuous professional development and the ability to perform duties under stress are also expected.
Requirements
- Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification.
- Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements.
- Must pass a background clearance
- Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Responsibilities
- Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District.
- Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum.
- Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
- Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences - this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline.
- Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents.
- Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required.
- Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
- Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner.
- Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of person-social adjustment, decision making, positive self-image and other life skills.
- Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures.
- Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.
- Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assumes 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.
- Maintains punctual and regular attendance.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public.
- Has ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
- Has the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and/or move objects.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- As per QCUSD District policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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