SUMMARYEffectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning. The Exceptional Education Teacher will complete required case management duties.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSArizona Special Education Teaching Certificate - Early ChildhoodStructured English Immersion (SEI) EndorsementAppropriate Special Education Endorsement/Approved AreaArizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardPREFERRED REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino studentsBilingual (Spanish) endorsementCertified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is PreferredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIREProof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTSEffective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARLOCATION: Exceptional Education Department FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per dayWork Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

New Teachers to the District may be eligible for a one-time recruitment stipend (up to $5,000) if hired into one of the following positions: Ex Ed, Math, Science.  

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District. 

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