Behavorial Teacher Certified 24/25

DEPARTMENT: School Site FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Reports To: Site Administrator

POSITION OVERVIEW

About the Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION The Special Education teacher works under the direction of the school principal and the Director of Special Education. Teacher provides instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with behavioral needs; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related Field

Other Requirements

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Hold a Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Special Education Certification

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with varying disabilities and behavioral needs; participate in preparing Individual Education Plan (IEP)goals and objectives for eligible students.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and behavior of eligible special education students; prepare progress reports and report card grades as appropriate.
• Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services. • Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; respond to inquiries and provide information, recommendations and interpretation of student records.
• Interpret assessment results for team members; write behavior support plans.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior.
• Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; organize and conduct in-services for parents or staff as directed.
• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices and procedures of instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students.
• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Hear and speak to exchange information.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position will be an indoor office work environment. Physical Abilities: The employee must be able to: Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of light work. Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and adjust computer equipment. Bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Climb a stool or ladder and reach above shoulders.