DISCLAIMER - LOCATIO IS NOT EXACT IT REPRESENTS A GENERAL LOCATION/AREA OF PLACEMENT Position Summary:The Special Education Teacher works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities.Essential Functions:Assesses students skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plansAdapts lessons to meet the needs of students and the curriculum as set down by the district office.Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.Plans, organizes and assigns activities that are specific to each students abilities.Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.Teaches and mentors students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one.Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence and self-advocacy.Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory.Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students.Establishes and enforces rules for behavior.Maintains order among students.Implements IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals.Discusses students progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators.Supervises and mentors paraprofessionals who work with students and disabilities.Prepares and helps students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.Training and Experience:Bachelors degree or higherAttends periodic trainings and meetings as necessaryLicensing/Certification Requirements:Valid Arizona Teaching certification in the appropriate designation of Special Education: Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12; Severe and Profound Disabilities K-12; Hearing Impaired; Visually ImpairedMeet the criteria for designation as Highly Qualified through the ADE in the area of teaching.Valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.This role requires a passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of young students with special needs. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. recblid 9mee4ll94y8jtqlurjnks61ihwbocg