Special Education SPED Teacher

POSITION TITLE:

SPED Teacher

Summary of Position:
While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.

Specific Duties:
1. Plans and implements direct instruction in all core subject areas as needed per IEP
2. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunities
3. Instructs individuals and groups
4. Monitors student progress
5. Tracks data on monitoring and on IEP goals
6. Adapts or Modifies curriculum as needed for appropriate instructional level of students
7. Follows special education department procedures
for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards
8. Maintains effective contact with parents
9. Administers, scores and writes reports for achievement testing
10. Collaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classes
11. Trains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and
behaviorally and to gather data on goals
12. Participates in Professional Leaning Committees when appropriate
13. Ensures appropriate accommodations are in place
for general education classroom teacher to implement
14. Develops an Individualized Education Program
(IEP) for each student
15. Conducts IEPs in "real time"
16. Serves as team member for FBA and PBIP plan
17. Administers assessments to students on case load, included but not limited to: STARS, DIBELS, state-wide test
18. If appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for post
- secondary study
19. Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriate
20. Attends staff meetings and serve on committees as required
21. May be required to participate in student's
meetings which occur beyond the staff's work
assignment schedule

Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona certification in Special Education required

• Master Degree in Special Education (preferred)

• Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes

• Knowledge of sound, research-based and approved instructional practices for students with disabilities

• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction

• Knowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlines

• Skill in both oral and written communication

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Significant amounts of walking, sitting, stooping, bending and standing are required

• Use of office equipment

• Ability to lift 20-45 lbs