Job Description:
Exceptional Scholar Services (ESS)Teacher (Special Education) with additional $4000 Stipend
JOB DESCRIPTION
The ESS Teacher’s primary responsibility will be overseeing and implementing the Exceptional
Scholar Services (ESS) program at their site. Under the direction of the ESS Director and Site
Principal, the ESS Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for scholars
with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The ESS Teacher is responsible for creating
a flexible program and learning environment that provides specially designed instruction for
scholars with disabilities, such that the scholars benefit from the classical education model and
curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids,
accommodations, modifications and other needed supports.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
● Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of accredited teacher preparation
program or 45 hours of education courses at an accredited institution, including 21
hours in special education and eight hours of practicum -OR- a valid teaching certificate
from another state.
● Valid Arizona Teaching Certification for Special Education.
● AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
● First Aid and CPR Certification.
● The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the necessary principles and
application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral
supports that are beneficial for implementation with all scholars with disabilities.
● Demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to scholars in a group
and an individual setting.
● Demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the
determination and delivery of Exceptional Scholar Services.
● Completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of scholars.
● Displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and
school based staff, scholars, parents and community members.
● Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a
willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
● Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy
and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational
philosophy and methodology.
● Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College
and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
● Working knowledge and understanding of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) k-12 online assessment system -OR- a willingness
to effectively understand the NWEA online assessment system.
● Working knowledge and understanding of eIEP Pro (web-based IEP writing program)
-OR- a willingness to learn such programs.
● Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
● Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact
community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
● Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in
classical education.
● Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, and curriculum
development.
● Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
● Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a
willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and
assessment decision-making.
Duties and Areas of Responsibility:
● Coordinating and assuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of
programming (identification, review, dismissal) for scholars with disabilities per the
IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA.
● Provide direct Exceptional Scholar Services, as needed, and supervising itinerant service
providers; provide direct and indirect instructional support to scholars in a positive
environment.
● Conduct formal and informal assessments of scholars to determine progress made
toward achieving IEP goals on a weekly or monthly basis. Progress reports sent home to
parents each quarter.
● Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their
child and their individualized educational needs.
● Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order
among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
● Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the
development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
● Instruct scholars in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics,
multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet scholars'
varying needs and interests.
● Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the scholars’ individualized
education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral
support system.
● Modify the classical education curriculum for scholars with disabilities based upon a
variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
● Facilitate in the development and implementation of informal academic and behavior
intervention programs for individual scholars in need.
● Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and
work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, and
investigate.
● Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an
environment conducive to learning for all scholars.
● Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other
professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote
scholars' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
● Maintain accurate and complete scholar records and prepare reports on scholars and
activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.
● Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those
objectives to scholars.
● Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of scholars in
inclusive classroom settings.
● Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for scholars and those in inclusive classrooms.
● Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
● Serve as a member of a Scholar Study Team (SST) and a multidisciplinary team, as
appropriate.
● Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory
purposes; assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
● Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities,
curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
● Perform related work as required.
● Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
Work Habits and Attitudes:
● Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
● Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
● Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
● Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
● Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
● Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
● Works well with minimum supervision.
● Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
● Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
● Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
● Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
● Follows school policies and safety rules.
● Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
● Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
● Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
● Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
● Maintains a professional environment at all times.
Compensation
Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation
will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.
Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.