Under general supervision, organizes and guides Special Education instruction for elementary, middle, and/or high school or juvenile detention-aged students. This position is located at the Juvenile Detention Center in Prescott. Works with special/general education students as a group or one-on-one. Develops and implements plan to fulfill designated evaluation program eligibility requirements for student services as applicable in the school setting. Contacts YCESA service providers as needed to comply with state and federal requirements. Develops appropriate, daily lesson plans in alignment with students' evaluation program and Arizona Academic Content Standards, including instructional techniques that allow flexibility in adapting to individual learning styles and abilities. Reviews incoming student evaluation program and other related special education paperwork to verify records are current and complete; maintains records for continued validity in meeting federal requirements. Revises and amends the student's evaluation program as applicable to the school setting to include sending out meeting notices, prior written notices, parent rights, and all other applicable paperwork regarding the addendum in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Responds appropriately in a timely manner to educational inquiries made from schools, legal guardians, and other relevant agencies while adhering to confidentiality regulations. Responds appropriately to inquiries made from multiple agencies responsible for the student. Observes/screens students for possible special education needs and coordinates with the multi-disciplinary team to assess each referred student and creates an evaluation program if student is eligible for services. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years experience working with youth in an educational setting.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must possess valid Arizona Special Education Certificate. Must possess fingerprint clearance card and the ability to work within a Secure Care facility.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

A variety of specialized techniques to assess and serve individual students and their unique needs. Core subject areas for grades K-12. Working with students with varying degrees of educational functioning abilities. Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Clerical office practices and procedures. Research techniques and report writing. Current Microsoft Office software. Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

Special education instruction. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

Serve as subject matter specialist for the Special Education classroom, including those required by state statutes and/or district policies and regulations. Maintain a cohesive school atmosphere conducive to learning and maintain adherence to classroom behavioral expectations and school rules. Follow and adhere to policies and procedures for the maintenance of a clean and orderly classroom, if applicable. Maintain a cooperative partnership with schools, agencies, detention, and probation personnel as applicable. Adhere to all school policies and procedures. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public. Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department. Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties. Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always. Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with a special education classroom setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, crouch, and lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA:

Exempt Grade:

UNG Classification:

At-Will Safety Sensitive:

No