26/27 SY Teacher Special Education Resource

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Teacher for Special Education Resource to create tailored learning environments for students with disabilities. Key responsibilities include developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), providing instructional support, and maintaining confidentiality regarding student records. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education and a valid Arizona Special Education certificate. This full-time position requires effective communication and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Knowledge of laws related to special education.
• Ability to develop effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that meets individual needs of students.
• Manage and document Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Provide instructional support for students with disabilities.
• Determines instructional materials aligned to goals and standards.
• Keeps accurate data records as required by the district.
• Acts as RTI process consultant and supports staff with IEPs.

Skills

Behavior management support

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Educational planning

Data analysis

Adaptability

Instructional planning

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education

Valid Arizona Special Education certificate

AZ Identity Verified Prints (IVP) FPCC

Job description

26/27 SY Teacher Special Education Resource

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REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services / Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISES: No

JOB FAMILY: Academic Instruction

FTE: 1.0

WORK CALENDAR: 197

GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED REVISED: 8/21/2019

SUMMARY: The Teacher in this role will create an environment that meets the individual needs and abilities of students that receive special education services; socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The Teacher will provide support and services to students with disabilities so they may access the general education curriculum, within a full continuum of services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Provides case management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements.
• Prepares Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and associated documentation; attends IEP meetings and presents materials and lesson plans.
• Determines instructional materials and provides instruction to students based on individualized plan goals, approved curriculum and applicable standards.
• Maintains accurate and complete data records as required by the district.
• Serves as a consultant in the RTi process.
• Provides coaching and training to staff based on students' individual education plans.
• Maintains on‑going communication (written and verbal) with parents/guardians.
• Provides behavior management support and behavior intervention plan implementation to staff for students that receive special education services.
• Works with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success.
• Attends all staff meetings and professional development courses as required.
• Provides a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management plan.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Special Education certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge Of

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Principles and practices of program administration.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

Skill In

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.
• Maintaining and updating documentation.
• Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ada And Other Requirements

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education and Education Administration Programs