SPED Teacher-Junior High

Blue Ridge School District

Lakeside (AZ)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Lakeside, Arizona, is hiring a full-time SPED Teacher to instruct students in special education. The candidate must possess a valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate and meet the 'Highly Qualified' status. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, providing individualized instruction, and maintaining student records. This position requires a commitment to professional development and participation in IEP meetings as needed.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate.
Highly Qualified status according to No Child Left Behind.
Must hold a valid fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in citizenship and basic subjects.
Develop lesson plans and instructional aids.
Provide individualized and small group instruction.
Design relevant learning activities.
Establish standards of student behavior.
Use technology for instruction.
Evaluate student progress based on District Policies.
Communicate student progress to parents.
Identify student needs and cooperate with staff.
Maintain professional competence through education activities.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities.
Maintain records on all students required by the District.

Skills

Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate

Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind

Valid fingerprint clearance card

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Blue Ridge Unified School District #32

FLSA-Exempt-Certified Position

Reports to: Principal

Job Position: SPED Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
Must be “Highly Qualified” in accordance with provisions of No Child Left Behind
Valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids and where appropriate laboratory learning methods.
Provides opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Designs learning activities relevant to the real world.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Effectively uses technology and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
Teaches the assigned subject (s) in accordance with the District approved curriculum.
Evaluates each student’s progress in accordance with the District Policies and Guidelines.
Communicates with parents or guardians the progress of each child.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities.
Conducts such duties as described above in the area/subject/grade assigned under the supervision of the building administrator.
Maintains records on all students as required by the District.
Perform other related or unrelated tasks as assigned by the building administrator.
Direct Instructional Assistants in work assignments as needed.
Completes and maintains all Special Education paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with state and federal law.
Attends required meetings as related to Special Education including but not limited to IEP Meetings, MET Meetings, Etc.