Cross Cat Teacher - Autism (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District #79; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District paid employee health, dental and life insurance

Paid holidays and leave days

Discounts on extended day and preschool programs

$6,000 Special Education Teacher Stipend

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District #79 is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The role focuses on tailoring education to enhance student self-image through positive reinforcement and active support.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education, valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, and a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Responsibilities include providing individualized support, evaluating student progress, and maintaining adequate supervision within and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students based on Individualized Educational Plans.
• Establish standards of pupil behavior in the classroom.
• Evaluate and maintain progress records for students.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

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

1. Bachelor's degree in education.
2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (i.e., applicable to position seeking).
3. Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
4. 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

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

Communication

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

Supervision

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

Professional Growth

1. Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
2. Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
3. Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
4. 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.

Additional $6,000 Special Education Teacher Stipend Provided.