Special Education Teacher — Transform Middle School Learning

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

holidays

retirement through ASRS

health insurance

life insurance

performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Special Education at Kino Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona. The role focuses on delivering instruction that aligns with district standards, while meeting the emotional and academic needs of students through individualized plans and supportive classroom environments.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in special education, a valid Arizona teaching certificate, and coursework in special education foundations, behavior management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, appropriate for subject area.
• Course work includes Foundations of special education, behavior management techniques, assessment and evaluation methods, instructional strategies for students with disabilities and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Considers individual learning needs and abilities when planning lessons and assessments.
• Uses district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in planning.
• Incorporates higher level thinking and real-life applications in lesson planning.
• Develops IEP goals and plans aligned with student needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

IEPs

De-escalation

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Special Education at Kino Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona. The role focuses on delivering instruction that aligns with district standards, while meeting the emotional and academic needs of students through individualized plans and supportive classroom environments.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in special education, a valid Arizona teaching certificate, and coursework in special education foundations, behavior management, and