Special Education Specialized Classroom Teacher (ADPTS)

Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary: $58,000.00 (new teachers to the district). May be eligible for up to a $5,000 Special Education Stipend.

Schedule

• New teachers: 203 workdays (1960 calendar)
• Returning teachers: 201 workdays (1961 calendar)

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Professional growth credit
• Annual performance pay available

New Hire Incentives

• Experience: $400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years (max $2,800)
• National Board Certification: $3,000 annually
• Education:
  • $1,250 for advanced degrees
  • $80/hour of graduate-level credits (BA +96 hours max, MA +96 hours max)
  • $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond a Master’s

About the Role

The Specialized Classroom Teacher guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. This role upholds Chandler Unified School District's mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

Requirements

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement coursework completed
• Appropriate approved areas/endorsements may be required, depending on the area of instruction
• Knowledge of computer applications

Programming Options and Certification

• Mild/Moderate (MiID)
• Severe/Profound (MoID)
• Emotional Disabilities
• Hearing Impaired
• Vision Impaired

Responsibilities

• 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 the instructional goals and/or objectives contained within each student's IEP
• Create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• 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, 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
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Use effective behavior management strategies when working with students identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans
• Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and participation in inclusive activities
• Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in both academic and functional areas
• Promote and follow approved school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and procedures
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, 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
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills
• Use effective strategies for the management of behavior
• Attend parent conferences as requested
• 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: 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: Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration: An effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity: Non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency: The essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Often requires physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting
• Involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability
• May be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises
• May require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions