Teacher, Sped Resource 6th - Villago (3993)

Casa Grande Elementary School District • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

The Special Education teacher works with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities and may work in special education and general education classrooms. The teacher helps develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student, teaches appropriate curricula, and assigns work geared to each student’s needs and abilities. The teacher may also instruct and/or oversee the work of Special Education educational assistants.

The role includes teaching and assessment, case management, professional relationships, and professional development. Responsibilities include adapting instruction to meet individual needs, using evidence-based practices and periodic assessments, creating safe and culturally sensitive learning environments, and recommending necessary special education services. The teacher manages referrals, evaluations, IEPs, behavior plans, records, documentation, and communications with families and professionals while respecting confidentiality. The role also involves collaboration, mentoring, staff training, professional development, and supervising purposeful assignments for aides and volunteers.

Requirements

• Meet the qualifications required for the Arizona Department of Education Special Education Teacher certificate.

Responsibilities

• Systematically adjust instructional variables to maximize learning outcomes for students with exceptional learning needs.
• Use effective, evidence-based practices suited to each student’s individual needs.
• Use periodic assessments to measure student progress and adjust instruction in response to results.
• Create safe, effective, and culturally sensitive learning environments that support student needs, learning, and positive self-concept.
• Support positive behavior and follow local policies concerning discipline and behavior-change procedures.
• Report unprofessional or unethical practices to the appropriate supervisor.
• Recommend the special education services students need to receive an appropriate education.
• Case manage new referrals, evaluations, re-evaluations, IEPs, and behavior plans as indicated.
• Provide clear and accurate written documentation throughout the special education process.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure appropriate confidentiality standards are followed.
• Base grading, promotion, and transition decisions on individualized goals and objectives.
• Provide accurate student and program data to administrators and colleagues using efficient, objective record-keeping practices.
• Promote positive and respectful attitudes toward people with exceptional learning needs among colleagues and the public.
• Collaborate with other agencies, general and special education colleagues, and other personnel to improve services and outcomes for students.
• Ensure special education parent educators have appropriate training and experience for their assigned responsibilities.
• Provide formative and summative supervisory information to assigned parent educators.
• Communicate with parents and professionals by phone, in writing, by email, or in person, with respect for privacy, confidentiality, and cultural diversity.
• Participate in continuing education and other professional growth and development activities.
• Develop, share, and/or present educational programs or workshops to others.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Advocate for adequate resources for school-wide and individual professional development.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers.
• Assist with training new staff and consultants as required.
• Mentor other special educators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed