Self-Contained SPED Teacher: Personalize IEPs & Growth

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

Job summary

Anova Education in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to work closely with team members, including general education teachers and parents, to develop comprehensive individualized education programs for students. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, and strong understanding of disabilities and educational law.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering individualized educational services, developing IEPs, and managing student behavior. Collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Knowledge of State and Federal special education laws.
• Experience with assessing students through various methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop individualized educational services.
• Collaborate with school staff for educational planning.
• Facilitate IEP meetings with team members.

Skills

Writing comprehensive individualized educational plans

Organization

Problem solving

Facilitating meetings

Communication, written and oral

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Google

data systems

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