Middle School Special Education Teacher

DESERT WIND MIDDLE SCHOOL; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DESERT WIND MIDDLE SCHOOL in Maricopa, AZ invites applications for a Middle School Special Education Teacher. Immediate start with responsibilities to teach SPED students, craft lesson plans, implement IEPs, and assess progress.

Candidates must hold a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with the appropriate area and a DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card. Position is full-time at the Maricopa campus, with district-wide collaboration and parent communication responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education or related field.
• Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate required with appropriate area.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school students with special education needs according to state and district standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with state and district standards.
• Assist with creation and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Evaluate student learning and progress.
• Communicate student progress to stakeholders and administrators.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Maricopa Unified School District #20, DESERT WIND MIDDLE SCHOOL - Maricopa, Arizona.
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Job Details

Job ID: 5869967
Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teach Middle school special education students according to State and District standards. Develop and implement lesson plans according to State and District standards. Assist with creation and implementation of individualized education plans (IEP). Evaluate student learning. Communicate student learning to stakeholders and administrators.

Requires Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field. Must possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate and possess appropriate approved area for the position on the certificate; Must possess Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathaly Montano
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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