What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 SY Special Education 5-8 Resource Teacher position at Tolleson Elem SD 17?
POSITION INFORMATION:
Highly Qualified K-8 Special Education teacher needed to teach in a cross categorical setting. Teachers must hold a valid Cross Categorical certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
8. Diagnosis the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
9. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents n a regular basis.
10. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
12. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
13. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
14. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
15. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
16. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
18. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
19. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
20. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
21. Provides for his/her professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
GOAL:
To create and maintain a learning environment that supports students toward the fulfullment of their potential for academic achievement, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation