Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc is hiring: SPED IEP Writer - West Valley Cam

SPED IEP Writer/Developer

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director; the IEP Writer will write IEPs, input classroom IEP goal data into the IEPS, and provide written notice to assure compliance with special education regulations for 75 students. Candidates must be experienced in the correct design, implementation, and oversight of research based educational strategies for students with disabilities, and ABA teaching strategies, and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings. The IEP Writer will work hand-in-hand with school leadership to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best practices education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum.

Duties: 

• IEP writer for up to 75 students 

• Facilitate and schedule IEP meetings for students on caseload

• Input IEP data monthly into student digital portfolios for students on caseload

• Observe and interact with students in the classrooms to ensure IEPs are aligned to specific student needs

• Consult with classroom teams on student goals and student PLAAFP
  

• Complete all relevant special education paperwork for IEP team meetings

• Ensure the involvement of parents in the special education process and provide basic explanations of parental rights and procedural safeguards and responsibilities under IDEA

• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Meet IEP and district deadlines to ensure compliance

• Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member

• Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner

• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 3 - 5 years teaching special education

• Valid Special Education Arizona Teaching Certification required

• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred

• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

• A valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card is required

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher 

Benefits:

• School located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off and paid school breaks

• 401K w/company match
  

• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• NONE 

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.