Teacher On Assignment - Academic Special Education - MDA

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of teacher on assignment K-12 is done for the purpose(s) of assisting and supporting Special Education teachers and staff and communicating with Special Education Administration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Attend IEP meetings at assigned complexes or as needed at any site;
• Support staff in writing compliant IEPs and use of electronic IEP system;
• Support staff in area of transition; training activities IEP development post high school transition planning;
• Support staff in area of curriculum and behavior management;
• Communicate and collaborate with administrators and staff in order to ensure compliance and programming success;
• Develop and present professional development training as needed;
• Plan for and oversee extended school year program;
• Monitor and oversee Alternate assessment with staff;
• Collaborate with other Special Education TOAs;
• Participate in district and building meetings as required;
• Participate in professional development training;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state;
• Relevant teaching experience

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid fingerprint clearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety;
• Special Education certificate from Arizona Department of Education

KEY COMPETENCIES: (position requirements at entry):

• Self-motivation;
• High energy level;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• High work standards;
• Problem solving;
• Decision making;
• Organizing and planning;
• Learning orientation;
• Critical thinking;
• Stress tolerance;
• Flexibility;
• Adaptability;
• Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching standing walking finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.