Teacher Itinerant DeafHH 3629 Tucson

Teacher Itinerant Deaf/HH

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide quality instruction to students
Prepare daily lesson plans
Evaluate students skills to determine the best program of learning
Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP)
All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Arizona Academic Standards
Current educational and diagnostic practices as they apply to educating sensory impaired students
Lesson plan and Individual Education Plan development
Student evaluation practices
Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures

Skilled in:
Behavior management
Planning and organization
Program development
Student evaluation

Ability to:
Communicate effectively with students staff and public
Instruct students to retain information
Complete student evaluation
Develop lesson plans
Work cooperatively in teams

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
College/University Degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments
State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for each position (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP Certification in lieu of ADE certification)
Secondary teaching positions must possess the necessary coursework as required by Department of Education.
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

BENEFITS:
Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical dental vision short-term disability supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life non-smokers accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the States retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service Wellness Tuition Discount Travel Reduction Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.