SUMMARY
This position develops programs for on-the-job training (OJT) placements in the community of secondary Exceptional Education students in an assigned school(s), provides such services as are necessary to support students in these placements, teaches classes that support college and career readiness, and provides readiness for employment.  The Exceptional Education Teacher - Job Development Instructor will teach classes in area(s) of qualification and other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate K-12 
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Knowledge of IDEA requirements

Experience working in an educational setting with students with disabilities

Knowledge of transition requirements for students with disabilities

Experience in public relations and ability to relate to a variety of potential employers

Knowledge of the community including governmental bodies, civic organizations, business and industrial firms

Ability to utilize vocational evaluations for individual students in vocational planning

Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule and handle workload in a self-directed fashion

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Independent means of transportation

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Experience in vocational rehabilitation
Experience in job development for persons with disabilities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Valid Driver's License - Arizona Driver's License is required for mileage reimbursement.

Motor Vehicle Report - Must have accrued no more than 6 points in a rolling 12 month period OR three or more administrative violations in a 39 month period (Human Resources will run this report for you if you have an Arizona Driver's License.  For out of state licenses, please visit the issuing state MVD website to request a report).

Evidence of auto insurance policy exhibiting no less than $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $15,000 property damage liability - Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Pueblo High School - Ajo & 12th Ave Area

FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District. 

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.