Special Education Teacher- Elementary (Immediate Opening)
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Buckeye, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: Exceptional Student Services Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher K-5
Location: Great Hearts Archway Roosevelt (555 South Jackrabbit Trail Buckeye AZ 85326)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
Compensation Type: Salary
Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation resource and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.
Additionally Great Hearts hasidentifiedtwo certification pathways through Rio Salado College that allow us to grow our own special education teachers theESSTeacher-in-Residence Program (The TIR)and theESSPost-Baccalaureateprogram (The Post-Bacc).Both two-year programs result in a special education teaching certificate upon completion of the required coursework to meet the ADEs criteria.
- For the TIR Program candidates willbe hiredas a special education teacher/ESSCoordinator and fulfill that role while taking classes towards certification with Rio Salado College.
For the Post-BaccProgram candidates will remain in their current role at Great Hearts whiletaking classes towards certification with Rio Salado College.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
Exceptional Benefits (medical dental vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
Matching 401K program
Uniquely valuable professional development offerings fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues to leadership and special education coursework/pathways to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
- Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
- Drafting and maintaining IEPs Prior Written Notices and potentially evaluation paperwork ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents staff and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
- Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.
Required/Preferred Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred ORBachelors degree.Commit to enrolling in the Teacher-in-Residence program at Rio Salado College and obtaining the Special Education Teaching Certificate Mild to Moderate Disabilities by the time of employment.
Required/Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of special education experience.
Required/Preferred Skills: Certifications: SPED certification provision or standard to include AZ Mild to Moderate K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED. Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12 or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.
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Certifications:Alternative Teaching with approvedareain Mild/Moderate Disabilities.Alternative teaching certificates mustbe convertedto provisional or standard mild to moderate within a two-year period.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing sitting repetitious hand and body movements bending squatting and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
US work authorization isrequired but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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