26/27 SPED Resource Teacher

Buckeye Elementary School District • Buckeye, AZ

20h

About The Position

To create a flexible program favorable to learning and personal growth for the student in the least restrictive environment.

Requirements

• Arizona Special Education Teacher certification
• Knowledge of special education laws, procedures, practices, materials, equipment, and compliance standards required to provide appropriate learning experiences for special education students.
• Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) in all areas of disability
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in multicultural environment with diverse population of students, staff, and parents
• May be required to control certain behavior(s) through physical restraint
• Computer proficiency in district designated computer hardware and software including MET and IEP software programs and other relevant software

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction based on student’s IEP and the Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioral individual education plans (IEP’s).
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress and for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines.
• Participate in the MET process.
• Plan, conduct and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• May be required to participate in student’s meetings that may occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Provide on-going consultation and support to teachers and teams in the development, design, and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing difficulties.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Consult with staff members regarding interventions and accommodations for students.
• Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and creative to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits to begin the first of the month following hire date: Fully paid medical, dential, vision, and 1x salary life insurance for employee only (Valued at over $10,000)
• Accrual of up to 5 days of Earned Paid Sick Time
• Accrual of up to 7 days of Personal Business Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System Member

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees