Teacher - Special Education - SPICE

Gilbert Unified School Dist 41•South Valley, AZ

About The Position

Teacher - Special Education Purpose Statement To provide individualized education and/or services to students with gross motor developmental delays, cognitive delays and/or other impairments. Essential Functions 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 positive, productive, and 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 personal-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 accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels Attends IEP meetings and maintain communication with IEP team members Writes quarterly progress reports. Develops long and short-term learning goals and objectives for students according to program guidelines and the IEP Assess student abilities and needs as needed to develop appropriate instruction. Establishes an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process Compiles and maintain necessary data and progress notes Maintains orderliness and safety of instructional areas Provides appropriate guidance to paraprofessional staff.

Requirements

Applicants need to hold an Arizona Special Education Certificate or be in the process of receiving one
Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Continuing Professional Development Specific to job requirements.
Valid Arizona Special Education Certificate.
Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements.
Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience within the specialized field is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 positive, productive, and 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 personal-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 accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum
Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary
Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels
Attends IEP meetings and maintain communication with IEP team members
Writes quarterly progress reports.
Develops long and short-term learning goals and objectives for students according to program guidelines and the IEP
Assess student abilities and needs as needed to develop appropriate instruction.
Establishes an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process
Compiles and maintain necessary data and progress notes
Maintains orderliness and safety of instructional areas
Provides appropriate guidance to paraprofessional staff.