Special Education Specialist Jobs

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED EXEMPT

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

CALENDAR: TEACHER CALENDAR

RANGE: TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Chandler Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

• Notificación de Non Discriminación
• Notification of Nondiscrimination

During all phases of the selection process, people with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at (480) 812-7000.

Job Goal

The academic specialist assists classroom teachers and students through collaborative planning, observing, coaching, resource development and facilitation. In addition, academic specialists may model systematic and explicit intervention for students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly qualified in designated content areas

• Knowledge of state standards and researched-based instruction
• Classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Training and assistance to teachers who provide specially designed instruction to students with high incidence disabilities
• Master’s degree in education

Core Job Functions

• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress
• Disaggregate and analyze data and assist in the interpretation of the data to guide instruction and delivery
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Create a classroom environment conducive to positive, effective instruction
• Communicate objectives in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Guide individual diagnostic testing to assess student needs
• Participate in planning/preparatory meetings and activities
• Collaborate with instructional services (curriculum, special education, Title, professional development) to actively seek out, develop and implement new and promising best practices and/or programs to increase learning opportunities for all students
• Model research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the classroom as well as conducting professional development
• Develop and instruct professional development classes based on student achievement needs, site, and district goals
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practice
• Perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor
• Assist in planning and implementation of a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, and learning community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor and which may relate to committee work, activities, or other planning and professional assignments

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.