Teacher Special Education Early Childhood

Position:

Teacher Special Education Early Childhood

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

122951

County:

Pima

Posted:

April 23, 2024

Contact Information:

Sahuarita Unified School District

350 W Sahuarita Rd

Sahuarita, AZ 85629

District Website

Contact:

Alena Lancour

Phone: 520-625-3502

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Description: Certified Preschool Teacher (Special Education) (JobId#4651)

Contract Terms: School Year

Salary Classification: Certified Salary Determination Chart

General Statement: Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under IDEA, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

• Serves as case manager responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of inclusion student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students.

• Organizes a Special Education team, comprised of all essitial parties, to discuss, change and/or modify IEP's by experiation date or when necessary.

• Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.

• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.

• Assesses student needs through the Child Find Process.

• Develops daily/weekly activities for Special Eductions Students included in the general popluation.

• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.

• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.

• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.

• Develop the instructional plan for assigned students. Work with the Special Education Paraprofessional in implementing lesson plans and educational approaches of the Individual Education Plan..

• Assist the regular education classroom teacher with modifications and strategies for including the inclusion student as much as practical.

• Provide information, support, and communication with parents and families.

• And other duties as assigned.

Job Summary:

Qualifications:

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Special Education Background or Certification.

• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.

• Clearance 1 Fingerprint Card

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;

• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;

• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing

Board policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to school/site administration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Some

Application Procedure:

Apply online

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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