Special Education Teacher

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher                                       

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Academic SY   

SUPERVISOR: Director of Educational Services/Principal

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of being a Special Education Teacher are immeasurable: This position seeks a passionate teacher with a proven track record improving student outcomes.  A successful teacher in our community is one who wants to share our passion of learning with future adults. This position offers you a platform to connect with inquisitive, young minds and bring a positive change in their lives.  As their teacher you are responsible for developing student success by creating a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth. You as their role model; motivate students, establish a positive rapport and build good relationships with students, parents, and other staff members. As their role model, you inspire them, influence them, impacting a quality education for every student every day!  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support NUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engages in meaningful leaning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with carrying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvements.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in professional growth training.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification with approved area/endorsement.
• Special Education Certification.
• Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field of study.
• Previous experience working with Special Education student populations.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Demonstrating organization, a patient attitude, and ability to motivate students every day.
• Understanding the needs of Special Need students and accepting the differences of those students.
• Using various techniques to promote learning.
• Develop and implement student IEPs.
• Review the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and other teachers.
• Works closely with parents to inform them of their children’s progress.
• Suggesting techniques to promote learning outside of the school environment.

? Compassion ? Initiative ? Leadership ? Accountability 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.

Salary : $42,500 - $65,000