Special Education - Resource (2025/2026)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Discounts on programs

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District in Goodyear, AZ invites applications for a Special Education - Resource Teacher for 2026/2027 at Western Sky Middle School. The position starts ASAP and carries district-paid health, dental and life insurance, 21 paid holidays, and 12 personal/sick leave days per year.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education; alternatives may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assists in identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs.
• Translates diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Submits budget request needs.
• Participates in the development of a District-in-service educational program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Alternative qualifications as board may find appropriate

Job description

Special Education - Resource (2026/2027) JobID: 11939

• Position Type: Special Education/ Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/17/2025
• Location: Western Sky Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP

District paid employee health, dental and life insurance.
21 paid holidays, 12 personal/sick leave days earned annually.
Discounts on extended day and preschool programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (i.e., applicable to position seeking).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

Job Goal

To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience.

Program Planning and Evaluation

• Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs.
• Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Submits budget request needs.
• Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.

Communication

• Maintains lines of communication with:
  • Staff teachers
  • Grade-level chairman
  • Students
  • Parents
  • Special Education Coordinator
  • Principals
• Kinds of communication:
  • Faculty meetings
  • Grade-level and special education meetings
  • Dissemination of pertinent announcements and procedures
  • Parent-student-teacher conferences
  • Professional literature
  • Relate to the principals and special education coordinator all items of school concern
  • Submit reports to the administration and the special education department as needed

Supervision

• Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.

Professional Growth

• Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
• Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
• Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's self/professional outlook.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.

*Additional $3,000 Special Education Teacher Stipend Provided*