Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified

LOCATION: School/s Unit as ASSIGNED

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE} offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

SUMMARY:

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Inclusion Teacher fosters a safe, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment where students thrive. They ensure individualized ESS services are effectively implemented, collaborating with administrators, teachers, families, and professionals to advocate for student success.

Responsibilities include co-teaching in general education settings, monitoring academic progress, and proactively addressing challenges to support students on their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.        Designs, plans, and provides specially designed instruction (SDI) based on individualized education programs (IEPs).

2.       Co-plans, co-instructs, and co-assesses when co-teaching to support students with disabilities access curriculum and make progress in the general education setting, sharing grading responsibilities with the general education teacher(s).

3.        Uses content knowledge and interpersonal skills to foster student learning.

4.       Assesses student learning by using a variety of appropriate formal and informal methods.

5.       Supports specific student needs, including learning, language, and physical needs.

6.        Keeps and maintains required records, such as SDI logs, progress reports, parents/student communication logs, and IEP paperwork.

7.        Reviews students on their caseload to ensure that federal and state requirements are met in accordance with timelines for annual IEP meetings, quarterly progress notes, Extended School Year decisions, and transition services.

8.        Follows meeting agendas to lead the annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload and abides by deadlines.

9.        Collaborates with other professionals, including general education teachers and/or other service providers, on creating and implementing inclusive practices, including accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs.

10.     Documents and actively seeks to resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance.

11.     Attends ongoing professional development and applies new evidence-based strategies to their teaching practices.

12.     Commits to the role of an active participant in a Collaborative Team to review data, engage in new strategies, and address needs identified by the group.

13.     Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or during school-sponsored events.

14.     Communicates regularly with parents regarding student progress.

15.     Other duties as assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

·      Possesses a bachelor's degree.

·      Has experience working with students with varying disabilities within the general education setting.

·      Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of specially designed instruction (SDI).

License and Certification Requirements:

·         Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate.

·         Possess current certification in Special Education.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Works with other professionals collaboratively and provides best practices to support student learning.

·         Ensures effective SDI, accommodations, and modifications are implemented in inclusive settings based on students' IEPs.

·         Creates and maintains documents that conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.

·         Demonstrates skills using technology, such as operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.

·         Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.

·         Understands applicable Federal, State, county, city, and district statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and legal timelines.

·         Has the ability to train other staff to implement services outlined in the IEP to conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.

·         Works independently with moderate supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office and classroom environment.

WHY WORK AT PXU

The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

·      Highly Competitive Pay

·      Participation in Arizona State Retirement System

·      Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)

·      Comprehensive Employee Benefits

·      Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)

·      Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

$2,000 new hire signing bonus

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