Special Education Resource Teacher — ESS/IEP Support

Applitrack; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma Elementary School District ONE is seeking a Teacher - ESS (Exceptional Student Services) for the 2026-2027 school year at Fourth Avenue Junior High School. The position focuses on developing academic and daily living skills for students with special needs, following IEPs and collaborating with staff.

Responsibilities include adapting lessons, administering assessments, guiding paraprofessionals, counseling students, and communicating progress to parents and guardians.

Qualifications

• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience applying assessment instruments and maintaining records.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Flexibility to work with diverse students and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to address individualized learning plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs to assess progress and plan instruction.
• Counsels students and communicates progress with parents/guardians.
• Directs paraprofessionals, student teachers, co-teachers, volunteers and/or student workers.
• Implements IEP objectives within a defined course of study.

Education

Bachelor's degree in job-related area

Job description

Yuma Elementary School District ONE is seeking a Teacher - ESS (Exceptional Student Services) for the 2026-2027 school year at Fourth Avenue Junior High School. The position focuses on developing academic and daily living skills for students with special needs, following IEPs and collaborating with staff.

Responsibilities include adapting lessons, administering assessments, guiding paraprofessionals, counseling students, and communicating progress to parents and guardians.