Teacher - Special Education

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sahuarita is seeking a Teacher for Special Education to develop and implement curriculum consistent with educational goals. The ideal candidate will oversee Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure a respectful and safe classroom atmosphere. Required qualifications include valid Arizona teaching certifications and experience in special education. The position promises a fulfilling work environment committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Must have Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate and SEI Endorsement.
• Experience with developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong classroom management skills are essential.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and implementation of students' IEPs.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Promote a safe and respectful classroom environment.
• Develop and evaluate instructional plans for students.
• Uses classroom management techniques to maintain order, safety, and a productive learning environment with positive reinforcement.
• Maps schedules and coordinates paraprofessional support to ensure student services.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
• Keeps parents informed of evaluation methods and progress; communicates effectively with families.
• Develops Transition Plans addressing vocational skills, job shadowing, college and career readiness where appropriate.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Education practices

Ability to implement IEPs

Classroom management

Collaboration with parents

Education

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate

Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Valid CPR/First Aid Certification

Valid CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Student Services/ Cross Categorical - Resource
• Date Posted: 12/5/2025
• Date Available: ASAP
• Location: Anza Trail School
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Title

TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Contract Terms

10 Months

Salary Classification

Certified Salary Determination Chart

General Statement of Responsibilities

Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives and student IEP programming.

Essential Functions

• Serves as case manager responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), including any relevant Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students (including, but not limited to, grades and progress monitoring).
• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well‑being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self‑worth, self‑discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instructional program to meet the needs of each child. Designs and implements all specially‑designed instruction as indicated in the students’ IEPs.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Develops a comprehensive instructional plan for assigned students. Maps, schedules, observes and assigns Special Education Paraprofessional/s as needed to ensure student services.
• Consults with regular education classroom teacher to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
• Ensures that parents are informed of methods of evaluation used to inform instruction and document progress.
• Collaborates with parents and relevant providers in development and provision of educational programming for students.
• Develops Transition Plans for students, if appropriate. This may include explicit instruction in vocational skills, job shadowing, job skills, college and career readiness, safety and community awareness.
• Adheres to all court orders, state and federal regulations, and Governing Board policies (in general and especially as related to Special Education programming and services).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A. Required Education, Training & Experience

• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
• Appropriate Endorsement/Approved Area Arizona
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification

B. Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

C. Commitment & Dependability

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

MENTAL TASKS

Communicate – verbally and in writing. Read. Analyze. Evaluate. Manage. Promote Learning. Ensure safety. Observe.

PHYSICAL TASKS

Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding, lifting and grasping objects.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses projector, whiteboard, whiteboard marker, and other office or instructional equipment, such as telephones, fax‑machines, computers and associated technology. May use hand tools and operate power‑driven machinery, as appropriate and aligned with student programming.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor classroom environment. Outdoor school campus and community environments. Contact with the public, colleagues, students and families.

CONTROL, SUPERVISION

Monitor students, volunteers, inclusion assistants, special education aides in the classroom, throughout the school campus, and in the community (as appropriate; e.g. field trips, community‑based instruction).

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to school/site administration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Some

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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