SPARK Special Ed Teacher - Inspire & Empower Learners

Sevilla Elementary School East; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevilla Elementary School East in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated SPARK teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This in-person, full-time position requires an Arizona teaching certificate with special education endorsements and a commitment to high-quality instruction.

The teacher will design objectives, develop IEPs, collaborate with staff, and support students to reach academic potential while fostering responsible citizenship in a diverse classroom community.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certification with special education endorsements as required by the Arizona Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Establish learning objectives which reflect the current district guidelines and objectives.
• Determine appropriate program of study to meet specific needs of students.
• Provide instruction based on established grade level objectives and individual student needs within individual education plans (IEPs).
• Motivate students to maximize their learning potential and ensure that all students have successful experiences.
• Maintain high expectations for all students.
• Maintain positive effective classroom management procedures in compliance with school and district guidelines.
• Manage caseload, maintaining appropriate student records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Adhere to all Board policies and/or rules, Arizona Revised Statutes, and federal regulations pertaining to education.
• Attend staff and inservice meetings, workshops, and school functions as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject(s) taught.
• Work with principal and Director of Student Services to identify the educational and/or physical needs of students.
• Develop an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student, ensuring that it reflects the latest psychological evaluation, current present levels of performance reflected from instructional data, and provide instruction according to each student’s IEP.
• Collaborate with all teachers to ensure the successful mainstreaming of special education students.
• Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This is an in-person position.

Education

Arizona Teacher Certification with special education endorsements

Job description

Sevilla Elementary School East in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated SPARK teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This in-person, full-time position requires an Arizona teaching certificate with special education endorsements and a commitment to high-quality instruction.

The teacher will design objectives, develop IEPs, collaborate with staff, and support students to reach academic potential while fostering responsible citizenship in a diverse classroom community.