K-12 Special Education Teacher — Drive Student Growth (Bonus Eligible)

District; Arizona; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District District in Rio Rico, Arizona, is seeking a K-12 Special Education Teacher for SY 26/27 starting July 1, 2026. The role includes implementing district curriculum, differentiating instruction for students with special needs, and maintaining regular communication with parents and staff.

The position offers a competitive salary range ($57,159 to $68,704 per year) and a $2,500 annual special education salary bonus, with ample opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Valid Arizona teacher’s certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter.
• Meet federal and/or state standards related to subject area(s) assigned.
• Possess special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or District Policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear and measurable objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Provides relevant anticipatory set for the objective, teaches to the objective, uses effective questioning techniques and provides closure of the objective.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Includes strategies that promote critical and strategic thinking as a means to provide opportunities for students to participate actively throughout the lesson.
• Provides comprehensible input and hands on experience as a means for students to achieve mastery.
• Provides opportunities for interaction and/or discussion including the introduction of key vocabulary.
• Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Monitors and adjusts learning appropriately, maximizing learning time and promoting retention of learning.
• Uses a variety of assessments to measure student growth.
• Maintains a positive feeling tone during lessons.
• Adapts lessons and assessments according to individualized education plans of special needs students.
• Lesson plans and assessments promote state standards as outlined in the approved instructional calendar; and
• Responsible for demonstrated student growth and achievement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university

Valid Arizona teacher’s certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter

Possess special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or District Policy and procedures

Job description

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District District in Rio Rico, Arizona, is seeking a K-12 Special Education Teacher for SY 26/27 starting July 1, 2026. The role includes implementing district curriculum, differentiating instruction for students with special needs, and maintaining regular communication with parents and staff.

The position offers a competitive salary range ($57,159 to $68,704 per year) and a $2,500 annual special education salary bonus, with ample opportunities for professional