2026-27 SPED LD Resource Teacher - Greenway MS

Greenway MS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a SPED LD Resource Teacher for Greenway Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona. The role focuses on supporting students with special needs through tailored instructional strategies, lesson planning, and collaboration with parents and staff.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, Arizona Teaching Certificate, and specific endorsements. The teacher will engage in hands-on instructional methodologies while creating a safe and encouraging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs is desired.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Must maintain confidentiality and exhibit patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to improve students' academic and interpersonal skills.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Record maintenance

Child development stages

Behavioral management strategies

Instructional methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Appropriate Core Content Area Certification

SEI Endorsement

Tools

Office equipment and relevant software

Job description

2026‑27 SPED LD Resource Teacher – Greenway MS

Location: Greenway Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5786879
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Purpose Statement

The role of Teacher – Special Education is to provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher responsible for developing students with special needs to succeed in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living; supervising students; developing lesson plans; delivering group and individual instruction; collaborating with staff; and responding to parents on instructional progress.

Essential Functions

• Administers developmental testing programs and subject‑specific assessments to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Provides first aid to medically fragile children under supervision.
• Advises parents on student progress and establishes communication plans.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives and provides feedback.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health, problem‑solving, and personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches engaging learners.
• Differentiates classroom work to meet individualized learning programs.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers.
• Instructs students to improve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Maintains confidential and non‑confidential records per guidelines.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students in various educational settings.
• Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in meetings such as IEPs and staff meetings.
• Participates on PLC team reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Prepares written materials to document student progress.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrators and agencies.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Responds to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators.
• Serves as case manager for special education students, managing IEPs.
• Supports classroom teachers with curriculum and individual plans.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills: Apply assessment instruments; operate office equipment and relevant software; prepare and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge: Algebra/geometry; reading technical information; understanding policies, regulations, and laws; child development stages; behavioral management strategies; instructional methods.

Abilities: Schedule activities; gather and analyze data; collaborate with diverse individuals; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; direct others in a small work unit; utilize resources from other units.

Work Environment

Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical job includes 10% sitting, 50% walking, 40% standing. Minimal temperature variation; exposure to risk of injury and illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriate Core Content Area Certification
• SEI Endorsement Required
• CPR Certificate
• Open Criminal Background Clearance (or ability to obtain district sponsored training)
• First‑Aid Certificate valid in Arizona
• IVP Fingerprint & CPI Certificate Clearance Card

Continuing Education / Training and Clearances

• CPR Certificate
• Criminal Background Clearance

EEO Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability in admission, access, treatment, or employment. Persons with inquiries concerning compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA, or GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type

1.0 FTE

Job Category

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]