Job Description:

TEACHING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Grand Canyon USD #4 is looking for a special education teacher who will create a classroom environment that implements the Board-approved curriculum framework that includes the Arizona State Standards, as well as working towards IEP Goals to create a positive learning experience for all special education students.  This teacher will work in collaboration with both others within the special education cadre, as well as their fellow general education peers. The goal is to provide each student with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential in their least restrictive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
Support and implement building-wide behavior standards in order to ensure an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
Communicate positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians and classroom teacher, including areas of growth, student progress, teacher expectations, developing a meaningful collaboration between home and school.
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.
Support students’ assistive technology in the classroom where needed.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, governmental and community service agencies. 
Additional duties, specific to special education teachers:

• 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.
• Prepare teaching materials to implement lesson plans and keep data on students’ IEP goals for ongoing progress monitoring.
• 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. Coordinate IEP meetings working collaboratively with parents and general education staff as an integral part of the team of professionals.
• Others that may be assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Services including CST, lunch and recess duties

 
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Immediate supervisor is the Director of Exceptional Student Services
Works closely with building Principal
 
 
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
--Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate with either Mild/Moderate Disabilities endorsement, or K-12 Cross-Categorical endorsement
--Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred
-Training and/or certification in the Science of Reading
 
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, as well as knowledge/awareness of both Native American and Hispanic cultures
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of all
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques
Knowledge of state/federal special education requirements and laws
Ability to develop annual appropriate Individual Education Plans
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
Ability to conduct classes online via Zoom or other platforms that meet AOI (Arizona Online Instruction) standards
Report incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adheres to the educational code of ethics and district/school policies.
 
 
Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment
Completed Employment Application/ Background Check
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
May require current First Aid and CPR certification and/or restraint certification