Special Education Facilitator

Apache Junction Unified School District
Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Facilitator
Department: Educational Services
Reports To: Director of Special Services
FLSA Status: Exempt - Term Position
Prepared By: Human Resources
Position Status: Full Time Position
Salary: $53,320 based on education and experience

SUMMARY
Provide specialized mentoring for first year Special Education Teachers at the Elementary and Secondary Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Guide first year Special Education Teachers, especially related to the processes and procedures that are unique to Special Education.

Provide assistance and support to experienced Special Education teachers in relation to paperwork, class loads, timelines, collaboration and compliance with federal/state regulations.

Organize and facilitate staff development activities for special education and general education teachers covering topics related to students with special needs.

Staff development emphasis would be expected in the area of the District's computerized case-management program.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four year college or university; Special Education preferred.

Master’s degree (MA) from four year college or university; Special Education or ED Leadership preferred.

Teaching experience with special needs students and experience in the special education setting preferred.

Valid DPS Fingerprint Card

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, teachers, children, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills a must.

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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently is required to move about the classroom or campus. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties may require employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity) or disability in its employment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Apache Junction, AZ 85120 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Apache Junction, AZ 85120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,320