Teacher - Special Education Resource - Part Time - Holmes Elementary School

Job Summary

Mesa Public Schools is recognized as one of the Best Employers in Arizona and Best Place to Work in East Valley. Employment type is part-time with a base salary of $55,886.00 prorated by FTE. Benefits include sick leave, holidays, and a matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System. Performance pay is available annually.

New Hire Experience

• $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience
• $65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max
• $1000 for advanced degrees
• Annual Stipend: $3,150
• Other certified Special Education positions: $7,875
• Autism, Emotional Disability, SHARP or MCS locations

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning
Creates instructional materials and assessment documents that align with learning objectives and delivery of instruction
Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists). Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
Establishes, supports, and administers positive classroom and campus management in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student utilizing information obtained from the completed assessments
Develops appropriate lesson plans or implementation plans consistent with IEP goals and objectives
Determines the subject matter, instructional techniques, and modified learning outcomes as specified on the IEP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, appropriate for subject area
• Course work should include Foundations of special education, behavior management techniques, assessment and evaluation methods, instructional strategies for students with disabilities and inclusive teaching practices

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Effective communication (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels
• Knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Expertise in de-escalation techniques and handling challenging behaviors

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Classroom, resource room, and office setting within the school campus
• Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Managing challenging behaviors and emotional needs of students
• Frequent walking, bending, or kneeling to interact with students at their level
• Maintaining awareness of potential safety concerns, particularly for students prone to wandering, seizures, or self-harm
• Supervising students during activities such as physical education, field trips, or transitions between classrooms
• Assisting students with physical disabilities, such as transferring them between wheelchairs, desks, or other equipment, ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.