Exceptional Education Teacher - Job Development Instructor (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

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.

Must hold a valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)

MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Catalina High School - Pima & Dodge 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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