Job Description:

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

●        Develop students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Write measurable standards based goals/objectives, behavior intervention plans, age appropriate functional vocational assessments and transition plans that are developmentally appropriate for individual students

●        Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with adopted district curriculum and standards.

●        Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction in order to meet the needs of all students.

●        Prepare teaching materials to implement lesson plans and keep data on students’ IEP goals for ongoing progress monitoring.

●        Support inclusion for students with disabilities, which can include collaboration with classroom teachers to develop intervention strategies to meet the needs of special education students in their general education classes.

●        Maintain appropriate confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law. Meet timelines in accordance with state/federal law.

●        Manage student files, collect ongoing data, and participate in MDT meetings.

●        Communicate regularly with parents and/or legal guardians and classroom teachers.

●        Coordinate IEP meetings working collaboratively with parents and general education staff as an integral part of the team of professionals.

●        Support students’ assistive technology in the classroom where needed.

●        Others that may be assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Services including lunch and recess duty.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

●        Knowledge of state/federal special education requirements and laws.

●        Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.

●        Knowledge of disabilities, and how to write appropriate IEPs to address those unique needs.

●        Knowledge of inclusionary practices including co-teaching.

●        Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.

●        Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.

●        Ability to maintain confidentiality.

●        Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting

●        Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.

●        Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

●        Arizona Certification in Special Education/Cross Categorical

●        Ability to have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten month school year, 4 Day work week. Salary will be based on the Certified Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:      

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on Evaluation of Professional Certified Personnel.

BENEFITS:                        

Benefits are paid in full (including premiums) by the employer for the employee only.  Additional fees would apply for additional coverage for family members.  Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. Long Term Disability and Arizona State Retirement also provided.  Affordable housing available for full time teaching positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above mentioned tasks, knowledge, skills, and characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

Grand Canyon Unified School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.