7th-12th Grade Special Education Teacher

PREP ASU Preparatory Academy; United States; Presencial; USD 60 000 - 69 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ASU Preparatory Academy seeks a Special Education instructor to collaborate with the team, evaluate students, and deliver instruction aligned to IEP goals across reading, writing, math, and related areas. Emphasis on individualized instruction, family communication, and data-driven planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education, AZ Special Education certification, and DPS background clearance, with a focus on meeting diverse student needs and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 areas according to students’ IEPs.
• Determines instruction techniques and adapts curriculum 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.
• Develops and creates appropriate virtual classroom materials and organization.
• Develops, analyzes and implements IEPs for students to accommodate instruction based on assessment.

Conhecimentos

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and planning

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Effective problem solving

Instructional technology tools

Written and verbal communication

Formação académica

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

Equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 15 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

LOCATION:

Immersion TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we’re overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line. Our mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners. Are you ready to find a career with a company whose mission, vision, and values align with yours? Can you see yourself fitting into this mission with us? Interested in learning what sets ASU Preparatory Academy apart? Amy McGrath, Managing Director at ASU Prep discusses some of the things that make ASU Prep a great place to work.