Sy - Ess Teacher - Specialized Programs

ESS Teacher - Specialized Programs DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Certified LOCATION: School/Unit as Assigned WORK YEAR: 9 months Position Type

Classroom Teacher / TEACHER, ESS SPECIALIZED PROGRAM

2/6/2025

CARL HAYDEN HIGH SCHOOL

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Designs, plans, and provides specially designed instruction based on individualized education programs (IEP).
• Collaborates with other professionals on how to implement accommodations and modifications based on IEPs.
• Coordinates with other certified and classified staff (speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, instructional aides, etc.) to ensure that services are provided in accordance with an IEP.
• Designs specially designed instruction for students to have high-quality academic experiences aligned to the general education curricula but requiring significant adaptations due to the cognitive variabilities of students in the classroom.
• Assesses student learning by using appropriate formal and informal methods.
• Uses content knowledge and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively to foster student learning in a specialized setting.
• Uses district and state assessment data, predominantly the state alternate assessment due to students in the classroom, to improve instruction and place students in proper instructional and intervention programs.
• Administers state assessments, which may include alternative assessments.
• Keeps and maintains required records such as IEP goals, short‑term objectives, progress reports, parent/student communication logs, and IEP paperwork by deadlines.
• Reviews caseload to ensure that federal and state requirements are met in accordance with timelines for annual IEP meetings, progress reports, Extended School Year decisions, and implementation of transition services.
• Acts in accordance with PXU core values to communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Documents and resolves issues related to student behavior problems and attendance.
• Follows meeting agenda to lead annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload.
• Attends ongoing professional development and is willing to apply new evidence‑based strategies to teaching practices.
• Commits to be an active participant in a collaborative team to review data, engage in new strategies, and address needs identified by the group.
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school‑sponsored events.
• Supports and directs instructional assistants in collecting data on academic goals, behavioral support, and completion of activities of daily living.
• Develops, plans, and organizes community‑based activities that align with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and goals (work‑based learning experiences, community outings, job shadowing, volunteer opportunities, and social skill development activities).
• Supervises and supports students during community‑based activities, ensuring their safety, engagement, and active participation; provides individualized assistance to promote social skills, communication, and functional life skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possess a bachelor's degree.
• Have experience working with students with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or other areas of eligibility that require significantly adapted and modified curriculum.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of special services activities and related documents that conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Experience in training staff to implement services and paperwork to conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.

• Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Possess a current certification in Special Education.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, city, and district statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work with other professionals collaboratively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability…