Self-Contained Special Ed Teacher & IEP Specialist

Osborn Elementary District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a special education teacher to collaborate with team members and support the development of individualized education programs for students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and possess strong knowledge of disabilities and education laws. Responsibilities include planning educational services, modifying curricula, and facilitating IEP meetings. This role requires effective communication skills and experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with general education and special education team members.
• Develop compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and progress reports.
• Assess students using formal and informal assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized educational services for special needs students.
• Modify curricula as necessary to meet individual student needs.
• Facilitate meetings involving special education team members.

Skills

Knowledge of disabilities and educational implications

Knowledge of state and federal special education laws

Instructional techniques and media

Managing student behavior with positive reinforcement

Effective supervision of instructional assistants

Facilitating IEP meetings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Technology such as Google and Smart TVs

Job description

Position Summary

The special education teacher will collaborate with team members including the general education teacher, related services staff, school psychologists, parents and other district personnel to facilitate the development of a comprehensive individualized education program that will support students in the least restrictive environment.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs in a self-contained setting in collaboration with other school personnel.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of –

• Disabilities and their educational implications
• State and Federal special education laws, rules, and regulations
• A variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of students
• Modifications to regular classroom curricula as needed
• Assessing students through formal and informal assessments
• Managing student behavior using positive reinforcement
• Effective supervision of instructional assistants
• Develop compliant IEPs, supporting documents and progress reports
• Facilitating compliant IEP meetings, which include all special education team members
• Technology such as Google, data systems, Smart TVs

Skill in –

• Writing comprehensive individualized educational plans that include specially designed instruction
• Organization
• Problem solving
• Facilitating meetings
• Communication, written and oral

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience Preferred