2026-27 SPED LD Resource Teacher - Greenway MS

About the Role

This position provides support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing students with special needs success in academics, interpersonal skills and/or activities of daily living. The role includes supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Responsibilities

• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
• Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning programs
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessional, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non confidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction
• Serves as case manager special education students for the purpose of managing IEPs in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans

Qualifications

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.

Skills

• Applying assessment instruments
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; reading technical information; composing a variety of documents; facilitating group discussions; analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
• Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; methods of instruction and training
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; consider a number of factors when using equipment
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; utilize job-related equipment
• Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours

Certifications & Licenses

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area
• SEI Endorsement Required
• CPR Certificate
• Criminal Background Clearance
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain district sponsored training)
• CPI Certificate

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