Job Description:

Manzanita Elementary School is hiring a Cross-Categorical Behavioral (MIMO) Special Education Teacher provides quality instruction through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents.  Creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed.

 Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.
• Identifies the student’s needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans. 
• Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.
• Makes recommendations and leads the team in development of​ individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
• Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans.
• Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
• Coordinates and attends IEP meetings.
• Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met and plans are followed.
• Maintains open communication with all stakeholders (family and related services).
• Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for his/her individual needs.
• Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study. 
• Maintains knowledge of grade level content and standards for the students they serve.
• Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.    
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SALARY: $50,000 - $81,950. First year teacher can earn $53,000 with Performance Pay ($3,000.00 approx.), which is earned and paid the same year. Special Education teachers also receive an additional $3,000 stipend for holding a Standard Professional or Alternative Pathways Special Education Teaching Certificate. 

The district offers Competitive Salary, Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Employee Assistance Program), Employer-matched contributions to Arizona State Retirement.  Link to wesd benefits page: https://www.wesdschools.org/Page/46

Washington Elementary School District (WESD) provides a variety of special education classroom settings to meet the social, emotional and educational needs of our students.  WESD offers full-time employment in the following positions in Special Education: Academics, Autism, Behavioral, Emotional Disabilities Program, Self-Contained, Special Needs Preschool and Resource (Push-in and Pull-out)

Washington Elementary School District - The largest K-8 Elementary District in Arizona, is comprised of 33 schools (K-6, K-8 and 7-8 and an online academy). WESD is centrally located in the heart of the Phoenix Valley and we are proud to serve a diverse student population. WESD’s is known for exceptional support for Paid Student Teachers, Alternative Pathways Teachers (Degree outside education), Traditional Student Teachers, and continuing teachers, so all teachers feel supported! We provide Mentors and an Instructional Coach at every site. WESD also has several  District Coaches who do not evaluate, but visit schools with the purpose of helping teachers as an additional support system.

 The WESD hosts monthly teacher interview fairs from November – April. Contact the recruitment department at 602-347-2622 to pre-schedule an interview or email Lydia.Garcia@wesdschools.org.

Visit our web site at: www.wesdschools.org or call 602-347-2622. APPLY: jobs.wesdschools.org, Email Resume: Teach@wesdschools.org