THIS IS FOR THE 17/18 SCHOOL YEAR

TITLE:     SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, RESOURCE

QUALIFICATIONS:          

1. Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certificate.
2. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level/subject area.
3. Fingerprint clearance for State of Arizona

REPORTS TO:        Director of Special Education and Building Principal

JOB GOAL:           To create an individualized instructional program that leads students toward the fulfillment of their greatest potential by adapting the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum
2. Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
3. Maintains and updates IEPs for special education students using a computer-based system
4. Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
5. Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required
6. Communicates goals and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
7. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
9. Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills
10. Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures
11. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
12. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
13. Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
14. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
15. Has ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
16. Has the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and/or move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT                            General leave days per policy GCCA

COMPENSATION:                                             As per Certified Pay Scale

EVALUATION:                                                   Annually by Principal/Special Education Director in accordance with Board policy.