Special Education Resource Teacher SY

Position: Special Education Resource Teacher 26-27 SY
Chandler unified school district

Classification: certified

Job title:

special education resource teacher

Calendar: 1960 (new teachers) 1961 (returning teachers)

Salary: certified salary

$5,000 special education stipend in addition to base compensation

Job goal:

To provide an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all students to achieve their fullest potential, in alignment with the district's mission and vision.

Minimum qualifications:

* arizona teaching certificate

* az ivp fingerprint clearance card

* sei endorsement coursework completed

* appropriately certified per az dept of education guidelines

Core job functions:

* plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs of students based on their skills, abilities, and unique circumstances

* provide research-based, specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's iep

* create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* develop and implement reasonable classroom rules that address behavior and procedure in a fair and consistent manner

* create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline

* work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills

* monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback, report quarterly progress, and report annual progress on iep goals

* maintain both paper and electronic student records

* complete duties as service coordinator for students assigned to individual workload (to include iep paperwork, special education assessment, quarterly progress reports, data collection, parent communication, collaboration with team members, attendance)

* identify and address specific student needs, and seek assistance from the site department chair

* communicate using organized, clear, and precise language

* assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior

* use effective behavior management strategies when working with children identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans

* develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and inclusive practices

* create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential

* promote and follow approved school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and procedures

* communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner

* collaborate with classroom teachers regarding curriculum or environmental adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students identified with disabilities

* assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities

* strive to maintain and improve professional competence

* assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments

* maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

* take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

* attend parent conferences

* basic knowledge of computers, software, and applications

* participate in department and school meetings

* participate in district and school initiatives

* meet additional job requirements as indicated by the district or site administration

Core values:

* excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.

* equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all…