Special Education Teacher

                                                      PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                                      Job Description

Job Title:  Special Education Teacher

EXEMPT:  Yes                                                JOB CODE: 

SALARY LEVEL:  Certified Salary Schedule      DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION: School Site                                 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Certified Calendar 
REPORTS TO:  School Administrative              DATE APPROVED:

Leadership, Director of ESS                                      

SUMMARY:  

Through the use of data and assessments, work to develop and deliver meaningful instruction interventions in collaboration with classroom teachers based upon student need.

Requirements:            

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related. Possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate. Possess Arizona (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Duties:             

Teaches elementary special education students. Writes individualized IEP plans for students with disabilities. Communicates frequently with parents. Creates picture schedules for students to utilize within the structured teaching model. Creates adaptations for the sensory needs of students. Uses teaching strategies that encompass visual pictures and objects. Provides differentiated academic and behavioral instruction for students. Creates and plans schedules that allow students to access general education curriculum and typical peers. Collaborates with general education teachers, administration, and related services through Professional Learning Communities. Monitors progress by the collection of data through IEP goals. Attends professional development in alignment with the district initiatives. Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.