Exceptional Student Services School Teacher

Under direction of the school principal, the ESS Teacher provides an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Salt River School’s policies and procedures.

Primary Job Functions:Primary functions may include the following tasks, knowledge’s, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.
Instructional & Classroom

• Co-Plans, prepares and co-delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Co-Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of each student. 
• Provides individualized and small group instruction as appropriate to enhance the learning process.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery to meet student’s varying needs.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. 
• Uses relevant technology to support instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 
• Observes and evaluates student’s performance and development.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. 
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. 
• Supervises students in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Stays current with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant adjustments to instructional plans and activities.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Complies with policies governing employee ethics, accountability and conduct code.

Compliance

• Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, board policies and school regulations. 
• Prepares required reports on students and activities.
• Collaborates with other teachers, parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans.
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Develops and implements strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
• Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Monitors teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to the exceptional student program requirements.
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
• Works cooperatively with teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist students included in regular classes with assignments.
• Consults with school system and outside personnel regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

General Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Other Characteristics

A willingness to learn and understand:

• History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community or a willingness to learn.

Knowledge of:

• Arizona State Academic Standards for grade levels/subject area assigned, tin include reading and writing across content areas
• Current curriculum and instruction

Skilled in: 

• Innovation and problem solving
• Implementation of effective classroom management
• Oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
• Organization and planning
•  Implementation of multiple instructional strategies
• Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment
• Relevant technology to support instruction

Ability to:

• Work in a collaborative co-teaching environment
• Engage and inspire learning
• Promote critical thinking and engaged learning
• Communicate verbally and in writing with administrators, colleagues, administrators and parents/guardians
• Effectively instruct; and maintain emotional control under stress
• Develop course goals and handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Embrace change and challenges in a positive and professional manner

Education and experience:  Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university. Must hold current valid Arizona teaching certificate, with special education endorsement and approved area for subject/level assigned. 

• Must be appropriately certified in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)** In content area** and Arizona Department of Education laws and regulations. 
• At least (1) one year of student teaching and/or approved internship. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of Arizona State Academic Standards.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Driving Requirement:  This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an SRPMIC vehicle for work related community business must receive authorization to do so.  For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings.

Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a 10-month, full-time exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week. 

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.

Employment preference is given in the following order:
 1) Qualified Community Member 2) Qualified Native American, and 3) Other Qualified Applicant. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.