Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: ·         Bachelor’s degree in education. ·         Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (Cross-Categorical preferred) ·         Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. ·         Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.   Reports To: Director of Special Education Site Director   Position Objective: To help build and enhance the self-image of the students through appropriate academic instruction, positive reinforcement and successful school experience.   Responsibilities: Program Planning and Evaluation ·         Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs. ·         Develops and maintains students Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). ·         Schedule and lead student IEP meetings ·         Works with individual students and small groups when necessary. ·         Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area. ·         Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. ·         Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil. ·         Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. ·         Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies. ·         Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.   Communication: Maintains lines of communication with: o    Staff teachers o    Students o    Parents o    Director of Special Education o    Site Director   Kinds of communication: o    Faculty meetings o    Grade-level and special education meetings o    Dissemination of pertinent announcements and procedures o    Parent-student-teacher conferences o    Professional literature o    Relate to the Site Coordinator and Director of special education all items of school concern o    Submit reports to the administration and the special education department as needed       Supervision: o    Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times. o    Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.     Professional Growth and Preparation: o    Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities. o    Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education. o    Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education. o    Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one’s self/professional outlook. Summary
Posted By	PLC Charter Schools
Post Date	Jan-19-2012
Industry	Education > Special Education
Job Type	Full-time
Location	Phoenix, Arizona
Salary	DOE
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