TITLE:

Special Education Teacher (Visually Impaired Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid State of Arizona  Teaching Certificate
2. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level/subject area
3. Arizona fingerprint clearance
4. Ability to bend and left 30 lbs., and sit, stand, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time

REPORTS TO:

Director of   Special Education/Principal

JOB GOAL:

To teach special education students in their least restrictive   environment following their individualized instructional program by adapting the district curriculum goals and   objectives into learning experiences for each individual student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsibilities   shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests,   and abilities of students within the district curricula.
2. Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
3. Maintain and update IEPs for special education students using a computer-based system.
4. Monitor and assess student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis   to students and parents.
5. Diagnose, evaluate, and address specific student needs and seeks assistance of District   specialists as required.
6. Communicate goals and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using   clear and precise language.
7. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the   maturity and interests of students.
8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the   development of proper student behavior.
9. Create 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. Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and   administrative procedures.
11.   Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

General leave days per policy GCCA

COMPENSATION:

Per Certified Pay Schedule

EVALUATION:

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