TEACHER ESS, INCLUSION (1859)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Inclusion Teacher at Camelback High School to design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with each student’s IEP. You will co-teach in general education settings, monitor progress, and collaborate with administrators, families, and other professionals to ensure access to the curriculum.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, a current Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate, and a Special Education

Qualifications

• Possesses a bachelor's degree.
• Has experience working with students with varying disabilities within the general education setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Possess current certification in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and provides specially designed instruction (SDI) based on individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Co-plans, co-instructs, and co-assesses when co-teaching to support students with disabilities access curriculum and make progress in the general education setting, sharing grading responsibilities with the general education teacher(s).
• Uses content knowledge and interpersonal skills to foster student learning.
• Assesses student learning by using a variety of appropriate formal and informal methods.
• Keeps and maintains required records, such as SDI logs, progress reports, parents/student communication logs, and IEP paperwork.
• Reviews students on their caseload to ensure that federal and state requirements are met in accordance with timelines for annual IEP meetings, quarterly progress notes, Extended School Year decisions, and transition services.
• Follows meeting agendas to lead the annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload and abides by deadlines.
• Collaborates with other professionals, including general education teachers and/or other service providers, on creating and implementing inclusive practices, including accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs.
• Documents and actively seeks to resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance.
• Attends ongoing professional development and applies new evidence-based strategies to their teaching practices.
• Commits to the role of an active participant in a Collaborative Team to review data, engage in new strategies, and address needs identified by the group.
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or during school-sponsored events.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration with professionals

SDI implementation

IEP knowledge

Technology proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate

Special Education certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Phoenix Union High School District 210

• Position Type: Classroom Teacher/ TEACHER, ESS INCLUSION
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: CAMELBACK HIGH SCHOOL
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

DIVISION: Teaching & Learning

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Inclusion Teacher fosters a safe, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment where students thrive. They ensure individualized ESS services are effectively implemented, collaborating with administrators, teachers, families, and professionals to advocate for student success.

Responsibilities include co-teaching in general education settings, monitoring academic progress, and proactively addressing challenges to support students on their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs, plans, and provides specially designed instruction (SDI) based on individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Co-plans, co-instructs, and co-assesses when co-teaching to support students with disabilities access curriculum and make progress in the general education setting, sharing grading responsibilities with the general education teacher(s).
• Uses content knowledge and interpersonal skills to foster student learning.
• Assesses student learning by using a variety of appropriate formal and informal methods.
• Supports specific student needs, including learning, language, and physical needs.
• Keeps and maintains required records, such as SDI logs, progress reports, parents/student communication logs, and IEP paperwork.
• Reviews students on their caseload to ensure that federal and state requirements are met in accordance with timelines for annual IEP meetings, quarterly progress notes, Extended School Year decisions, and transition services.
• Follows meeting agendas to lead the annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload and abides by deadlines.
• Collaborates with other professionals, including general education teachers and/or other service providers, on creating and implementing inclusive practices, including accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs.
• Documents and actively seeks to resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance.
• Attends ongoing professional development and applies new evidence-based strategies to their teaching practices.
• Commits to the role of an active participant in a Collaborative Team to review data, engage in new strategies, and address needs identified by the group.
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or during school-sponsored events.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a bachelor's degree.
• Has experience working with students with varying disabilities within the general education setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Possess current certification in Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Works with other professionals collaboratively and provides best practices to support student learning.
• Ensures effective SDI, accommodations, and modifications are implemented in inclusive settings based on students' IEPs.
• Creates and maintains documents that conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Demonstrates skills using technology, such as operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
• Understands applicable Federal, State, county, city, and district statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and legal timelines.
• Has the ability to train other staff to implement services outlined in the IEP to conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Works independently with moderate supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a standard office and classroom environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Site Administration

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at: