LD Resource Teacher - Special Education Coach

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix invites applications for an LD Resource Teacher at Fireside Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE, non-interim position supports students with special needs through individualized instruction, collaboration with staff, and progress monitoring.

The role emphasizes developing IEP goals, implementing evidence-based practices, and communicating with families. Arizona teaching certification and SEI endorsement required; experience with special education,

Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning programs.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessional, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non confidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Serves as case manager special education students for the purpose of managing IEPs in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office software

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Core Content Area certification

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix invites applications for an LD Resource Teacher at Fireside Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE, non-interim position supports students with special needs through individualized instruction, collaboration with staff, and progress monitoring.

The role emphasizes developing IEP goals, implementing evidence-based practices, and communicating with families. Arizona teaching certification and SEI endorsement required; experience with special education,