Teacher - Special Education Emotional Disability (EDGE)

Chandler Unified School District; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Retirement match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, AZ seeks a Classroom Teacher for Special Education Emotional Disability (EDGE). The role turns district standards into engaging instruction while supporting students with special needs in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The position offers a base salary of $58,000 with a prorated $5,000 Special Education Stipend, full-time schedule, and a calendar for new and returning teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education required.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate required.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• SEI endorsement coursework completed.
• Appropriately certified for teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear language.
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum addressing learning styles and needs.
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences aligned with curriculum and standards.
• Use technology to enhance learning and access district/state assessments data to improve instruction.
• Implement Individual Education Plans effectively and maintain classroom routines for a positive environment.
• Participate in team reviews of progress for low-performing students and school events.
• Maintain records as required by law and district policy; support district initiatives.
• Take responsibility for student supervision and safety during school activities.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

SEI endorsement coursework completed

Appropriately Certified

Job description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
• AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
• AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary

$58,000, +$5,000 special education stipend prorated by FTE and start date

Calendar

Certified, teachers new to district 203 workdays, returning teachers 201 workdays

Benefits

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay

Available annually

New Hire Experience

$400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

New Hire Education

$1250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate level credits: BA +96 hours max, MA +96 hours max, $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER - Special Education Emotional Disability (EDGE)

CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHER) OR 1961 (RETURNING TEACHER)

SALARY: CERTIFIED TEACHER

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 Special Education Stipend

Job Goal

The Classroom Teacher guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. This role upholds Chandler Unified School District's mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement coursework completed
• Appropriately Certified

Core Job Functions:

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low-performing students
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Participate in the intervention process at sites
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.