Special Education Teacher (K-5) — Social Communication Focus

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a qualified K-12 Teacher to plan, deliver, and assess instructional activities that engage students and promote academic growth. The role focuses on creating effective lesson plans, leveraging technology, and communicating progress to families.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and state certification, with SEI endorsement preferred. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and participate in department and school activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
• State certification.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• SEI Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain pastoral duties but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivation

High energy level

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

High work standards

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizing and planning

Learning orientation

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher ed requirements

Credential

State certification

Experience

Technology knowledge

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a qualified K-12 Teacher to plan, deliver, and assess instructional activities that engage students and promote academic growth. The role focuses on creating effective lesson plans, leveraging technology, and communicating progress to families.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and state certification, with SEI endorsement preferred. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and participate in department and school activities