Detention Special Education Teacher

at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Nature of Work

(Illustrative Only) Provides general and special education to prisoners in an individual and classroom setting within a Detention Center; conducts the special education referral and verification process to identify prisoners’ eligibility for special education services in accordance with state and federal requirements; develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) for the Detention General Education Teacher in accordance with state and Federal requirements; ensures IEP is implemented by General Education Teacher; conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, procedures and methods of designated subjects; presents and facilitates lectures and discussions; coordinates and participates in reviews concerning academic progress of low performing students; develops, prepares, analyzes, and reviews state mandated curriculum; prepares lessons plans and assignments; provides learning tools and the use of appropriate visual aids suitable for a Detention environment; reviews and evaluates incoming prisoners’ evaluation program and other special education paperwork to verify records are current and complete; identifies and implements strategies to enhance prisoners’ learning; administers and grades tests, reports and work assignments; documents and maintains records and files on prisoners’ progress, activities, attendance, and grades in accordance with state and Federal requirements; orders, stores, and inventories books, materials and supplies; may be required to testify in court; assures compliance with county, state, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to educational services within the Detention Center; researches community resources; prepares state mandated reports and statistical data for internal and external resources; responds appropriately in a timely manner to educational inquiries made from schools, legal guardians, and other relevant agencies while adhering to confidentiality regulations; assures compliance with county, state, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to prisoners in the Detention Center; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.