7th-12th Grade Special Education Teacher

GLOBAL ASU Prep Global; United States; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) is seeking a Special Education Teacher to implement IEP goals and tailor instruction to students with disabilities. The role involves delivering instruction, coordinating with classroom staff, and maintaining progress data to inform ongoing planning.

You will work closely with families and the SPED team to ensure compliance with district policies. A valid AZ Special Education teaching certificate is preferred, with ongoing professional development supported by

Formación

• Ability to articulate and implement IEP goals and strategies.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and students.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with educational policies and assessment methods.
• Proven ability to manage time and organize instructional materials.

Responsabilidades

• Works with the Special Education team to identify and serve students with disabilities.
• Delivers instruction aligned to IEP goals across core content areas.
• Maintains data on IEP goal growth and service attendance.
• Communicates with parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Develops virtual classroom materials and adapt instructional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.

Conocimientos

IEP implementation

Collaboration

Student-focused

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $69,000.00 USD annually.

As part of Arizona State University's charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the implementation of the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) targeting the needs of the child based on their disability. The Special Education Teacher is making knowledge accessible to all students, developing students cognitive capacity and respect for learning,); fostering students' self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility and leadership, ongoing professional growth, development of a variety of teaching and instruction materials and strategies, planning for instructional assistants and parental volunteers in classroom management, implementing school policies, communication with parents about students' academic as well as discipline issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• State of Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education for HQ status.
• Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Special Education team to identify, evaluate and serve students with disabilities who qualify for special education services. Participates in all activities for evaluation and serving students.
• Delivers instruction in specified content area as it applies, such as: reading, writing, language and vocabulary, math, assistive technology, counseling, study skills, problem solving according to student's IEPs. Determines instruction techniques, strategies, methods and adapts curriculum and learning styles to meet and assess student's needs.
• Maintains data on IEP goal growth, attendance to services and communication with parents and teachers.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians about academic and discipline issues through various mediums including phone calls, notes, progress reports, etc.
• Develops and creates appropriate virtual classroom materials and organization.
• Develops activities and resources, strategies and methods for a variety of teaching, creating lesson plans and substitute teaching plans that are aligned learning objectives.
• Develops, analyzes, adjusts, and implements IEP for students to accommodate instruction based on assessment and determining correct assessment tool and appropriate level to use.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed or enrolled.
• Assists in the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision making.
• Contributes to professional growth of self and colleagues including sharing and planning curriculum, staying current with educational trends, and continuing professional growth to meet the state and school requirements including current teaching certificates.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive of learning.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.
• Command of theoretical knowledge of human behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective problem solver and self-motivated learner
• Ability to use instructional adaptive technology tools in online courses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with technology, computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. Wh