Resource Teacher - 26/27 SY

Kyrene Elementary School District No; United States; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority seeks a qualified Teacher - Resource/Resource Teacher in Waggoner Elementary. The role involves implementing instruction for students with disabilities alongside general education teachers, monitoring progress, and training assistants. Candidates must have an Arizona Special Education certification or related credentials. The position begins July 8, 2026, and requires a valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card. Additional literacy endorsements may be needed before 2028.

Qualifications

• Must be certified for Arizona Special Education.
• Preference for SEI endorsement.
• Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

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

Position Details

Position Type: Teacher - Resource/Resource Teacher

Date Posted: 2/24/2026

Location: Waggoner Elementary

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.

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

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.

Postings current as of 2/27/2026 7:49:43 AM CST.