Special Education Resource Teacher
Company: Kyrene School District
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Employees are Key to Kyrene!*Kyrene School District is one of
the top elementary school districts in Arizona. The District is
known for high academic achievement, with schools consistently
outperforming peer districts, charter schools and state averages on
AzMERIT and other academic benchmarks. Kyrene encompasses several
Phoenix suburbs, including all of Ahwatukee, parts of Chandler,
Tempe, Guadalupe and the Gila River Indian Reservation, and
contains 26 schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, two K-8).*Why people
choose Kyrene: ** 88% teacher retention rate* Over 130 years of
excellence in education* AEF A+ Schools of Excellence* National
Blue Ribbon Schools* A-Rated Schools*Benefits: ** HSA Medical Plan*
$50,000 Life Insurance* Professional Development* Arizona State
Retirement Pension (12%+ employer match)* PAID Sick Leave* Dental &
Vision Programs* Short Term Disability* Supplementary Life
Insurance* Wellness Programs_Kyrene School District is an equal
opportunity employer._*The Resource Teacher* is a specialized
certified assignment that instructs students who have a wide range
of learning, developmental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
The Resource Teacher plans for and teaches reading, writing, math,
speaking, listening, and social-emotional skills to address the
stated needs in students' Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Resource Teachers collaborate with general education teachers,
instructional assistants, related service providers, and other
relevant staff to ensure that students with disabilities receive a
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least
restrictive environment.*Job Duties: ** Collaborates with General
Education & Special Education teachers, Related Service providers,
Instructional Assistants, school administrative teams, district
personnel and other relevant staff to support delivery of
instructional services and supports for students with
disabilities.* Develops, reviews, revises and implements Individual
Education Programs (IEPs).* Prepares and delivers specially
designed instruction, aligned to grade-level standards, including
differentiated curriculum and teaching methods to address learning
styles, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.* Engages in
frequent data collection to monitor student progress toward IEP
goals.* Implements (and may serve as facilitator for) IDEA-required
processes (e.g., IEP, Evaluation, Manifestation Determination).*
Supports teachers and staff on the implementation of IEPs at the
school level.* Sets expectations for the Instructional Assistants'
role while working with students. Meets regularly with
Instructional Assistants to provide feedback and support, and
follow up on expectations.* Possesses understanding of Federal and
state laws, and implements board policies and District procedures
related to students with disabilities.* Ensures instructional
quality and compliance with Federal & State laws and District
policies and procedures.* Collaborates with District and school
staff related to state and local assessments (AzMERIT, Interims,
Alternate Assessment), assisting in data analysis to improve
student achievement.* Works with school teams to coordinate and/or
participate in school and department projects and
committees.*Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in
specialized area of assignment; or Equivalent combination of
education and experience to successfully perform the essential
duties of the job listed above Valid Arizona Teacher Certification
(Special Education or Special Education Intern)Job Type:
Full-timePay: $48,473.24 - $78,431.14 per yearBenefits:* Dental
insurance* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life
insurance* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan*
Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Holidays* Monday to
Friday* No nights* No weekendsWork Location: One location
Keywords: Kyrene School District, Tempe , Special Education Resource Teacher, Education / Teaching , Tempe, Arizona
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