Tanque Verde Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 25/26 SY. This is a part-time position, budgeted for 20 hours per week.
Example of Duties:
- Stimulate in each student a desire to learn, to promote critical thinking and to foster creativity.
- Plan lessons and units to ensure all instruction has an effective design for achieving stated objectives and outcomes.
- Organize and maintain the classroom or learning environment in an orderly manner to promote the maximum potential in each student.
- Assess students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc., for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Monitor student activities (e.g., classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of the students.
- Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyze student progress and course curriculum.
- Inform parents of student progress. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Inform parents of school activities.
- Work for the improvement of the quality of own teaching, maintain ethical standards in professional relationships, and work for the improvement of teaching as a profession.
- Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborate with specialists to assist students.
- Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and/or classroom volunteers.
- Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.
- Participate as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
- Meet paperwork deadlines in a timely manner.
- Maintain records of student work and performance and use them to guide instructional decisions.
- Participate in duties and activities as assigned or required by the Governing Board or District or School Administration.
- Accomplish the performance objectives noted in the Arizona State Teaching Standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to create and maintain a climate of respect.
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods that are age appropriate for the learners.
- Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and staff, and to protect records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties. Ability to discern when to use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
- Ability to maintain positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents, and site administration.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
- Skill in critical and creative thinking.
- Knowledge of computer applications and ability to learn new programs as needed.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Must meet Arizona State Department of Education requirements in respective subjects such as: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language.
- Possess a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Proof of completion of Structured English Immersion provisional endorsement criteria.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.