High School Special Education Teacher

Window Rock High School; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Window Rock High School in Fort Defiance, Arizona, seeks a full-time High School Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction and manage IEPs for students with special needs. The role requires adherence to FERPA, collaboration with staff, and instruction aligned to the district’s standards.

The position supports inclusive education, requires a valid AZ Special Education teaching certificate, and a 10-month work year; starting date is immediate with a salary range of $48,000 to $64,570 per

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Special Education from an accredited university
• Valid Arizona teaching certificate in Special Education
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Responsibilities

• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to FERPA.
• Provides case management services for students on individualized education plans (IEP).
• Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area using adopted textbooks and enforces course of study.
• Plans lessons meeting individual needs, interests, and ability levels of students.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students' needs.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors regarding student progress.
• Maintains attendance, lesson plans, IEPs and other records accurately.

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Special Education

Arizona teaching certificate in Special Education

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5374327
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $48,000 to $64,570 Per Year

Job Description

Date Revised

May 2020

Status

Exempt

Salary Level

Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Year

10 month

Qualifications Certificates/Licenses

• Ø Possess a bachelor or master’s degree from an accredited university in Special Education
• Ø Valid Arizona teaching certificate in Special Education
• Ø AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ø Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Job Goal

To help students learn subject knowledge, academic and social skills that will contribute to their ability to function as contributing members of society; to become life-long learners; to develop an understanding of the Navajo, English and other cultures.

Essential Duties

• Ø Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Ø Provides case management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements.
• Ø Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s, using adopted textbooks and enforces approved course of study.
• Ø Plans lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and ability level of students.
• Ø Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Ø Creates safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Ø Exercises supervision over students in and out of the classroom when assigned.
• Ø Assumes responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with literature, new research findings, and improved teaching techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings, and conventions.
• Ø Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Ø Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Ø Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports/grades as required.
• Ø Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems associated with health, attitude, and learning difficulties.
• Ø Communicates with parents and school counselors in the interest of each student.
• Ø Makes decisions regarding retention and promotion of students.
• Ø Maintains accurate, complete, and correct information relating to attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P.s and other record keeping.
• Ø Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Ø Participates in faculty meetings and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Ø Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Ø Maintains current inventory control of all equipment and materials in individual's work area or classroom.
• Ø Follows mandates of State, Federal, and the Navajo Nation Laws as well as established District policies.
• Ø Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Physically comfortable, normal classroom work

Working Environment

Normal classroom conditions

Supervision Given

Paraprofessionals and Student Aides

Supervision Received

ESS Director & Building Principal

Board Approved: June 13, 2020

Contact Information

• Trudi Anderson , HR Specialist
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]