Special Education/Resource Teacher

Mt. Graham High School; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Graham High School in Safford, AZ is seeking a licensed Special Education/Resource Teacher to support students with mild to moderate disabilities within the general classroom and pull-out settings.

You will collaborate with building staff, develop individual education plans, coordinate testing and progress reporting, and provide targeted instruction to promote academic and personal growth for handicapped and exceptional students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Active teaching certificate or eligibility in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of district referral and placement procedures.
• Assists with testing and ongoing assessment of students.
• Prepares goals and objectives and annual IEPs.
• Plans weekly instruction aligned with IEPs.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborates with mainstream teachers to support exceptional students.
• Communicates progress to parents.

Skills

IEP development

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Secondary Special Education/Resource Teacher

Safford Unif School District 1 Mt. Graham High School - Safford, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 5313752
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Special Education/Resource Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To help handicapped and exceptional students obtain maximum benefit from the educational program by providing appropriate individualized or small group instruction, and providing support for those handicapped and exceptional students in the regular classroom. To provide opportunities for academic, social, emotional, and physical growth, as appropriate.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include those of the teacher and the following:

• Demonstrates knowledge of District referral and placement procedures.
• Assists with testing of referred students and ongoing assessment of all special educational students.
• Performs assigned role in child study team meetings.
• Prepares appropriate goals and objectives and an annual IEP on each student.
• Prepares plans on a weekly basis consistent with the student's IEP.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment which is guided in a positive and effective manner.
• Safeguards student records confidentiality.
• Works with mainstream teachers to suggest or provide instructional support and materials as necessary to meet the needs of their exceptional students.
• Encourages and maintains open communication with parents by providing appropriate student progress reports.
• Participates in in-service workshops and other developmental programs.
• Supervises and assists in evaluation of assigned special education teacher aide.
• Demonstrates knowledge of handicapping conditions of assigned students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and remedial techniques appropriate to the needs of assigned students.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Davis , Superintendent Secretary/Human Resources
• 734 W 11th St
• Safford, Arizona 85546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]