Special Education - Resource (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Arizona is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic year. The candidate will assist in evaluating students needing special education and adapt curriculum to meet individual needs. A Bachelor's degree in education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education are required. This role aims to enhance the self-image of students through positive reinforcement and successful experiences in school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education necessary.
• Knowledge in special education practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying students needing special education.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic data.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Knowledge of special education

Effective communication

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Job description

Special Education - Resource (2026/2027) JobID: 12742

Position Type: Special Education/ Resource Teacher

Date Posted: 4/1/2026

Date Available: 07/27/2026

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.

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.

Performance Responsibilities

• 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.