Cross Cat Teacher - ED (2025/2026)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District paid employee health, dental & life insurance

22 paid holidays

12 personal/sick leave days earned annually

Discounts on extended day & preschool

Job summary

A public school district in Arizona is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students through individualized education plans and collaborative learning environments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate. Responsibilities include maintaining communication with parents and staff, managing classroom behavior, and evaluating student progress. Competitive benefits including health insurance and paid leave are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education necessary.
• Experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) preferred.
• Workplace alternatives as approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special needs.
• Maintain communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Evaluate student growth and maintain records.
• Adapts curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials.
• Keeps records and prepares progress reports on student growth.
• Maintains IEP caseload paperwork and quarterly progress reports.

Skills

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education

Communication skills

Classroom management

Ability to adapt curriculum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Tools

Diagnostic data evaluation

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Special Education/Cross Cat Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/10/2025
• Location: Wigwam Creek Middle School (Title I School)
• Date Available: 07/25/2025
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Workplace alternatives as approved by the Board.

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 development 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 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 personal and professional outlook.

Benefits

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

Terms of Employment

*25-26 work calendar and placement charts pending Board approval.

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