The teacher will effectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment.  Will prepare lesson plans and provide specialized instruction, which includes evaluating, monitoring, and collecting data on student performance in order to advance student achievement.  The teacher will also understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction.  The teacher will demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and will complete required case management duties. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate with approved areas if required:  Structured English Immersion, Endorsement.  Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Card.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED. 

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student needs.
• Assess student needs and performance.  Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials.  Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Plans, organizes, and displays classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
• Uses and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.
• Plans instruction, and implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluate students’ performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities.  Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
• Inform parents of student progress and school activities.  Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist the student.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notify the site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.
• Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.          
• Observe the behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

MENTAL TASKS

Communicates – verbally and in writing.  Reads.  Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.  Develop, implement, and evaluate plans.  Manages classroom.  Promotes learning and ensures safety.  Perform functions from written and oral instructions and from observing and listening to others.  Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests.

PHYSICAL TASKS

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is not normally required to perform all aspects of the job.  Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks.  Work involves sitting for extended periods, and requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding and grasping objects.  Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties.  Verbal communicative ability may be required in public contact positions.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses whiteboard, bulletin board, instructional or office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, and associated classroom technology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor - classroom environment.  Outdoor - all weather conditions and temperatures.  Contact with the public, employees, students, and parents.

CONTROL, SUPERVISION

Monitor control of students, volunteers, and/or assistants in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas.

OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED

Candidates called for interview will be required to submit a portfolio with “Academic Achievement Data” (e.g.  AIMS, DIBELS, Galileo, etc.) for the past two years.

FUNDING:  Varies funding sources

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS