Special Ed Teacher: Autism - Impactful

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System (ret)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.

The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, appropriate for subject area.
• Course work should include Foundations of special education, behavior management techniques, assessment and evaluation methods, instructional strategies for students with disabilities and inclusive teaching practices

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation.
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Creates instructional materials and assessment documents that align with learning objectives and delivery of instruction.
• Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student utilizing information obtained from the completed assessments.
• Develops appropriate lesson plans or implementation plans consistent with IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintains positive and open communication with students and parents concerning progress.
• Works with parents and school personnel to provide an appropriate education for each student.
• Produces, utilizes, and maintains student records relating to achievement, attendance and discipline.
• Provides a positive and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Supports school goals and resolves school concerns.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Communication

Subject matter knowledge

Instructional techniques

Collaboration

Behavior management

IEPs

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Foundations of special education, behavior management, assessment & inclusive teaching

Job description

The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.

The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.