Cross Cat Teacher - Autism (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional $6,000 Special Education Teacher Stipend

District paid employee health, dental and life insurance

21 paid holidays

Discounts on extended day and preschool programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

A school district in Arizona is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide tailored support to students with special needs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education. Responsibilities include developing Individualized Education Plans, evaluating student growth, and collaborating with other educators. The position offers additional stipends and benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education is necessary.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and monitor Individualized Education Plans.
• Evaluate student's academic and social growth.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Maintains accurate and compliant paperwork for IEP caseload including quarterly progress reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Special Education / Cross Cat Teacher
• Date Posted: 4/1/2026
• Location: Corte Sierra Elementary School (Title I School)
• Date Available: 07/27/2026

*Additional $6,000 Special Education Teacher Stipend Provided*

District paid employee health, dental and life insurance. 21 paid holidays, 12 personal/sick leave days earned annually. Discounts on extended day and preschool programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (i.e., applicable to position seeking).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

Job Goal

To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience.

Performance Responsibilities

Program Planning and Evaluation

• Acts as classroom teacher providing support and/or monitoring all areas of the Individualized Education Plan.
• Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Submits budget request needs.
• Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.
• Promotes Inclusion opportunities for students and collaborates with general education teachers as appropriate to student needs.
• Maintains accurate and compliant paperwork for IEP caseload including quarterly progress reports.

Communication

• Maintains lines of communication with:
  • Staff teachers
  • Grade-level chairman
  • Students
  • Parents
  • Special Education Coordinator
  • Principals
• Kinds of communication:
  • Faculty meetings
  • Grade-level and special education meetings
  • Dissemination of pertinent announcements and procedures
  • Parent-student-teacher conferences
  • Professional literature
  • Relate to the principals and special education coordinator all items of school concern
  • Submit reports to the administration and the special education department as needed

Supervision

• Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.
• Acts as direct supervisor for classroom paraprofessionals.

Professional Growth

• Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
• Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
• Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's self/professional outlook.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.