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

Austin Centers for Exceptional Students · Tempe, AZ · 5 days ago
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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community providers regarding the students.

Requirements

  • 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

  • Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
  • Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public.
  • Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
  • Perform all other related work delegated required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.
  • Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.

Skills

Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.

Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public.

Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.

Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.

Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Perform all other related work delegated required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.

Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.

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

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