SPED Self-Contained Medically Fragile Teacher- Edison Elementary- 26/27 SY

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,751 - 69,962; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit plans

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Edison Elementary to support students with disabilities. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to develop individualized education programs, supervising classroom staff, and facilitating inclusive learning environments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Arizona Special Education Certificate. Starting salary ranges from $52,751 to $69,962, with a full-time commitment and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Special Education Certification required.
• Experience with IEP development and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate with parents, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individualized education programs for students.
• Supervise classroom employees and paraprofessionals.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment methods

Differentiated instruction

Knowledge of disabilities

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

Valid Arizona Special Education Certificate

Tools

Synergy student data system

Assistive devices

IPADs

Job description

SPED Self-Contained Medically Fragile Teacher – Edison Elementary (26/27 SY)

Job Details

Job ID: 5633094

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Job Description

Placement Range: $52,751.00 to $69,962.00 for full school year.

Learn more about our generous benefit plans to support a healthy work/life balance at https://phxschools.org/careers/benefits/

Job Summary/Purpose

The Special Education Teacher will collaborate with the principal, general education classroom teachers, related services staff, school psychologist, parents, paraprofessionals, and district personnel to facilitate the development of a comprehensive individualized education program that will support students in the least restrictive environment.

The Learner and Learning: The Teacher

• Understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
• Uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
• Works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self‑motivation.

Content: The Teacher

• Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to ensure mastery of the content.
• Understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem‑solving related to authentic local and global issues.

Instructional Practice: The Teacher

• Understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor progress and guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision‑making.
• Plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross‑disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
• Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies (including technology) to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

Professional Responsibility: The Teacher

• Engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
• Seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.

Individualized Education Program (IEP): The Teacher

• Demonstrates knowledge of disabilities and their education implications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal special education laws, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of assistive devices that support student learning.
• Applies specialized diagnostic and assessment procedures to assist in determining special education eligibility for areas of suspected disability.
• Assists in the design and implementation of individualized education programs through diagnostic teaching, instructional adaptations, and individual behavior management techniques.
• Utilizes paraprofessionals, and other support staff, effectively through training and supervision.
• Understands and uses effectively the student data system, Synergy, to create compliant Annual, Amended, and Initial IEPs, supporting documents, and progress reports.
• Conducts compliant IEP meetings which include all significant Special Education Team members.
• Completes and sends original IEP paperwork to District Office in a timely manner.
• Creates and updates Service Records as instructed by district personnel that includes all students on caseload.
• Utilizes technology (e.g., IPADS, Kindles, Wiis, Intellitools, SMART boards, etc.) and approved instructional programs to enhance student learning.
• Maintains and inventories classroom equipment.

Supervisor

The Special Education Teacher reports directly to the Principal and the Director of Student Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher supervises classroom employees, students, and volunteers.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Arizona Special Education Certificate in area(s) of instruction and disability from ADE.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Details

• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $52,751 to $69,962 per year
• Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

• Human Resources – District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]