Special Education Teacher (Gilbert) $3k Sign On Bonus

Job Summary

Now Offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About the Role

The Certified Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities under the direction of the campus Principal and Superintendent with direct support from the program coordinator. This role also requires the evaluation and assessment of student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandate due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.

Essential Functions

• Affirms student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional techniques.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Complies with all school, board of director policies, and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Supports in special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community providers regarding the students.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities outside the classroom.
• Trains and provides consultation to classroom TSS (para-pros) regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Delivers and articulates oral presentations and written reports.
• Analyzes needs and problems objectively.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public.
• Works with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Uses relevant technology including the use of technology such as iPads to individualize instruction.
• Reports to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Performs all other related work delegated required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.
• Knows school rules, regulations procedures; establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
• Knows principles, practices, and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Has thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Has thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and specialty area.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree required in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• AZ Special Education Certification or Alternative SPED Certification (required).
• Current Arizona teaching license in required content area or progress to get AZ cert/license.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or to adult size body weight with two-to-three-person lift).
• Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance