Special Education Teacher

Description

The Special Education Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s).

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s).

Serving Leader

• Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Resource Management

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.

Academic Excellence

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Competencies

• Serve Leader
• Collaborative Relationships
• Resource Management
• Forming Character
• Academic Excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent required
• AZ State Special Education Teacher Certification Specialty or highly qualified credential preferred
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
• Experience working with students and families in urban communities
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving