2025-2026 - Teacher Special Education-Learning Resource Center (LRC) (0.5FTE)- Laguna ES

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Opportunity for Success program is an alternative placement classroom for a small number of elementary school students with behavior issues. The goal of the program is to support students academically while helping them to learn new behavior so they can rejoin their regular school.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences

Develop schemes of work and lesson plans

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Prepare classroom for class activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students varying needs

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Observe and evaluate students performance and development

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments

Provide appropriate feedback on work

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations

Prepare required reports on students and activities

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary

Perform duties related to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement

Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Provide instruction to students by using a blended learning model, with some curriculum provided through a computer based, online platform.

Provide social emotional learning opportunities to students by utilizing the Positive Action curriculum (social-emotional evidence based curriculum)

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution

Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state

Single subject teaching credential or certification

State certification

Relevant teaching experience

Knowledge of relevant technology

Knowledge of and experience with social-emotional learning

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate

KEY COMPETENCIES: (position requirements at entry):

High energy level

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

High work standards

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizing and planning

Learning orientation

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Adaptability

Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.