The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing formal educational plans to meet the academic and social needs of students. They must manage the classroom environment, monitor student progress, and collaborate with families and treatment teams.
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.
Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs. Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others. Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses. Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one. Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress. Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state. Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located. Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning. Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies. Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention. Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
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FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Market context
Arizona schools often need special education teachers to support students with diverse learning needs, and these roles can be competitive because districts look for candidates who already meet certification, clearance, and background-check requirements. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona special education certification and Fingerprint Clearance Card before submitting.
