Special Education Teacher

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Special Education Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities generally include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:

• Provides case management services for students with a disability including all requirements related to IEP development, provision, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides direct services to students with a disability per agreement on the IEP.
• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality to (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) FERPA.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes per the master schedule.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning appropriate to the maturity and skill level of the students.
• Plans and prepares lessons to provide the students with the opportunity to meet and/or exceed standards as outlined by state standards.
• Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Guides the learning process, through the use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet the student and VAA goals and objectives.
• Maintains accurate and complete records that meet the required federal, state, and VAA regulations/requirements.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students as required by policy and regulation and assists student growth through meaningful feedback.
• Implement the approved curriculum with fidelity.
• Non-Negotables present and implemented with fidelity
• Master Schedule Posted on the whiteboard
• Master Schedule being followed
• Small Group Instruction for Reading and Math (Teacher Tabel, Sensory, Technology, and Independent)
• “I Can Statements” clearly posted (ELA and Math)
• Google Slide Posted for ELA and Math
• Rules and Expectations are clear
• Classroom Management
• Token Economy for all students
• Lion Bucks
• Zones of Regulation Clearly posted in the Sensory area
• Zones Toolbox for each student
• Data Binder Updated at all Times
• Weekly Lesson Plans Complete
• Weekly Grades Input
• Posting in ClassTag at least twice a day
• Common Language being implemented
• Sign Langauge Poster Clearly Posted
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Plan and supervise support staff.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Victory Autism Academy’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods and techniques to promote student growth.
• Facilitation of successful meetings to accomplish all IEP responsibilities.
• A working knowledge of accommodations and modifications to appropriately meet students’ needs.
• Knowledge of principles of record, file, and database management.
• Knowledge of principles of basic non-typical child development stages, and non-typical developmental delays.
• Demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment.
• Skill in following oral and written directions.
• Skill in identifying, preventing, and de-escalating negative behaviors.
• Skill in instructing and assisting students in self-help living skills.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with Victory Autism Academy.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications: A current Special Education Teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) at the Arizona Department of Education.

Other Requirements:

• Must be Highly Qualified according to state and federal standards to fill the position.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to complete training in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person