What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Special Education Resource -Combs High School position at J.O. Combs Unified School District?
Position Goal : While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Hold a valid Arizona certification in Special Education in either SLD or Cross Categorical
- Highly Qualified as required by IDEA 2004
- Master Degree in Special Education (preferred)
- Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes and IDEA law
- Knowledge of sound, research-based and approved instructional practices for students with disabilities
- Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
- Knowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlines
- Skill in both oral and written communication
- Skill in providing direct instruction based on child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Arizona College an Career Ready Standards
- Skill in using computers, SMARTboard, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation
- Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
- Ability to write goals and implement instructional strategies based on assessments
- Ability to develop and implement an IEP
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration and the community
- Ability to collaborate and work in teams
- Ability, if appropriate, to maintain current NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification
- Ability to create and update special education records using online IEP system
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly require to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may have to safely physically restrain a student from hurting self or others.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
Duties may require an 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.
Salary Schedule : Certified Initial Salary Placement
Benefits : As per District policy
Evaluation : Annual
Contract : 10 months, 200 days
Hours : 40 weekly
Reports to : Principal and Director of Special Education
FLSA Status : Exempt
The J.O. Combs Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 / ADA Title II Coordinator at 301 E. Combs Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or (480) 987-5300.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs no discrimina basada por la raza, el color, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad o la edad de una persona en sus programas o actividades y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Las consultas pueden dirigirse al coordinador del Ttulo IX o al coordinador del Ttulo II de la Seccin 504 / ADA en 301 E. Combs Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o (480) 987-5300.
