GOAL: 
To create and maintain a learning environment that supports students toward the fulfillment of their potential for academic achievement, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
8. Diagnosis the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
9. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents n a regular basis
10. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis
11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
12. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
13. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
14. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
15. Attends and participates in faculty meetings
16. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods
17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
18.  Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
19. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
20. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
21. Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning

QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA or MA in Special Education
2. Valid AZ State Fingerprint Clearance Card
3. Valid AZ Special Education Cross Categorical Teacher Certificate
4. Highly Qualified to Teach Special Education as a Teacher of Record
5. Experience working in Self Contained Special Education Classroom Preferred
6. CPI Training preferred
    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on the periphery.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee regularly works indoors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent

SALARY

Per Board Approved Certified Teacher Starting Salary Guide

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Exempt Status
10 Months/40 hours per week
Sick/personal leave
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
 
REPORTS TO 
 
Site Principal & Director of Learning Support Services