TITLE: Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Supports the organization's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, ownership and a passion for working with youth.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Not certified, but interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher? The Teacher Academy or Alternate Certification are options available to achieve the goal of becoming certified to teach! On-campus support/mentoring is also available.
Loan forgiveness options are available from various entities due to the field of Special Education being considered a "hard-to-fill" career area.
INCENTIVES:
PVS offers up to $1,000 relocation reimbursement.
PVS offers 40-62K depending upon education and experience
PVS offers an additional $2,000 for Performance Pay
PVS offers an additional $1,000 sign on bonus after 90 days of successful completion.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using or modifying the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs. Teachers are responsible for pertinent paperwork, case management responsibilities, and the facilitation of IEP meetings.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Special education teachers help to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
Plans, develops, writes, and implements curriculum and educational programs in accordance with educational/treatment goals and students' abilities.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Interacts with and participates in consultations with specialists as appropriate in order to plan and prepare each child's individualized educational program in accordance with goals.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of state standards.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Prepares appropriate documentation and reports on programs and on student progress.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
May coordinate and lead the work of others.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement or certificate preferred.
Will accept Teacher Academy or Alternative Certification options.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in special education preferred.
Will accept Teacher Academy or Alternative Certification options.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application Question(s):
Do you have an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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