Resource Teacher - 26/27 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to join its team for the 2026-27 school year in Tempe, Arizona. This role involves scheduling, planning, and implementing instructional strategies for students with disabilities, working closely with general education teachers.

The ideal candidate will hold Arizona Special Education certification and possess relevant teaching certifications. Training and support for Instructional Assistants will be part of your responsibilities, along with monitoring student progress and writing IEPs.

The position starts on July 8, 2026, and requires a valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• Certified candidate must possess Arizona Special Education certification.
• SEI endorsement is preferred.
• Must hold a valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan and implement instruction for students with disabilities.
• Monitor student progress and write IEPs.
• Schedule and train Instructional Assistants.

Skills

Arizona Special Education certification

Cross Categorical certificate

Mild Moderate certificate

LD teaching certificate

SEI endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for scheduling, planning and implementing instruction for students with disabilities in conjunction with the general education classroom teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring student progress, writing IEPs and scheduling and training of Instructional Assistants.

Complete Job Description Link: Teacher Resource Teacher

Job Qualifications

The appropriate certified candidate must possess Arizona Special Education certification, Cross Categorical or Mild Moderate certificate, or LD teaching certificate. SEI endorsement preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Employment Information

2026-27 school year; 194 work days (216 day teacher calendar)

Start Date: July 8, 2026 (New Teachers)

Salary link: Certified

Future Requirement for K-5: Literacy Endorsement (unless you hold a Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement)

Timeline

• Teachers who were certified on or before 8/1/2025 have until 8/1/2028 to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who certify after 8/1/2025 will have 3 years from certificate issuance to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who graduate from AZ colleges in 2025 should have completed the coursework and should have the certificate on their licenses.

Additional Information can be found on the FAQ page of the AZ Dept of Ed.