K-1 Combo (.5) Special Education Resource Teacher 2025/26 School Year- Lattie Coor

Avon Public School; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Resource Teacher for the upcoming school year. In this pivotal role, you will provide quality instruction tailored to the needs of students, collaborating closely with experienced educators to enhance your teaching practice. Your responsibilities will include developing individualized education programs, employing effective assessment strategies, and integrating educational technology to foster an engaging learning environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented educational community.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate and SPED Cross Categorical Certificate required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality classroom instruction guided by Arizona State Standards.
• Collaborate with mentor and master teachers to enhance teaching expertise.
• Use assessments to monitor student progress and adapt lessons accordingly.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Adaptation

Collaboration

Assessment Strategies

Educational Technology Integration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

AZ SPED Cross Categorical Certificate

Job description

K-1 Combo (.5) Special Education Resource Teacher 2025/26 School Year- Lattie Coor JobID: 1555

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Teacher - Special Education - Resource
• Date Posted:
  4/3/2025

Certified Classroom Teacher (0.5)

I. General Description:
To provide quality classroom instruction guided by the Arizona State Standards and Governing Board policies and regulations. Improve instructional practice through ongoing collaboration with master and mentor teachers.

II. Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate
• Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements, AZ SPED Cross Categorical Certificate required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum requirement)
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card upon employment
• Must be able to pass a background clearance upon employment

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) teacher instructionally focused accountability system.
• Attend ongoing applied professional growth groups (clusters).
• Participate in the TAP team-teaching/coaching model in collaboration with mentor and master teachers to enhance teacher expertise.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and develop expertise in all areas of instruction by working with the mentor and master teachers.
• Develop expertise through creating and maintaining an Individual Growth Plan (IGP).
• Use formal and informal assessment to monitor student progress toward the school achievement goals, including cluster focus.
• Use all resources available to support instructional programs.
• Align lessons to district curriculum and state standards.
• Demonstrate accurate content knowledge of all subjects taught to include integration and connection to other content areas.
• Assist in the design and implementation of individualized education programs through diagnostic teaching, instructional adaptations, and individual behavior management techniques.
• Conduct instruction with clearly stated objectives giving a variety of information to aid students in the achievement of the objective.
• Use effective modeling, guided practices, closure, and independent practice as appropriate to the lesson.
• Use questioning and discussion strategies and higher level thinking skills.
• Adjust the lesson as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Integrate the use of educational technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrate appropriate teacher-student interactions with general warmth, caring, respect within the developmental and cultural norms.
• Maintain polite, respectful and positive student interactions.
• Set high academic and behavioral expectations for every student.
• Convey high expectations for instructional goals, activities, interactions, and classroom environment for student achievement.
• Maintain organized and well-managed instructional groups, transitions, as well as supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals, when appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and high quality environment that facilitates learning and minimizes student disruptions.
• Maintain accurate records that meet district, state, and federal timelines.
• Maintain and document effective lines of communication with students and their peers.
• Communicate and cooperate with other staff members, support personnel and administration.
• Participate in professional growth activities and seek to improve teaching skills.
• Establish efficient systems for performing non-instructional duties resulting in minimal loss of instructional time.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability in the performance of school duties.
• Follow district policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.

Reports to: Building Administrator

Status: Certified Salary Schedule and District Benefits Package

Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, a valid AZ Teaching Certificate, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.

Salary Range: Certified Salary Schedule / Per Year

Shift Type: (0.50)