Exceptional Scholar Services Teacher •POOL • : Oro Valley Campus : 2025 / 2026 SY

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Leman Academy of Excellence- OV Campus Special Education (ESS) Teacher with $4,000 ESS Stipend

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence :

CAUTION : Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.

CIVILITY : Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY : We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION : Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions, meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and may also form common unit assessments.

Line of Authority / Reports to : Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Principal and will work closely with the Vice Principal, Deans, and the Professional Development team.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements :

• Completed Application (Required)
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of accredited teacher preparation program or 45 hours of education courses at an accredited institution, including 21 hours in special education and eight hours of practicum - OR - a valid teaching certificate from another state.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification for Special Education.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all scholars with disabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to scholars in a group and an individual setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of Exceptional Scholar Services.
• Completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of scholars.
• Displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, scholars, parents and community members.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) k-12 online assessment system -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the NWEA online assessment system.
• Working knowledge and understanding of eIEP Pro (web-based IEP writing program) -OR- a willingness to learn such programs.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, and curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision-making.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility :

Work Habits and Attitudes :

As a Leman Academy of Excellence Employee, you shall be afforded benefits if you work thirty (30) hours or more each week, all as prescribed in the Personnel Policies of the School, and such revision thereof as are made and approved by the Board of Directors of the School all of which have been adopted by the School. Benefits eligibility and enrollment for Employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week include but are not limited to :

Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan; enrollment for Employees beginning employment are effective the first of the month following start date of full time employment unless agreed upon by administration.

Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long and Short Term Disability benefits are effective the first day of the month following start date of full time employment.

If the Employee is terminated, the Employee will be covered with all benefits described above until the last day of the month in which they terminate.

Benefits eligibility and enrollment continue for current admin / Employees who sign a new Agreement. Retirement plan and long-term disability eligibility and enrollment are based on the beginning date of employment in the initial Agreement.

Leman offers a 401k to all employees.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements :