Position:
Special Education Self-Contained Cross Cat - High School Teacher 2026-2027 School Year
Type:
Public
Location:
Suburban
Job ID:
132560
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
February 11, 2026
Contact Information:
Queen Creek Unified School District
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
District Website
Contact:
QCUSD Recruitment Team
Phone: (480) 474-6799
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
JobID 5951
- Location:
Eastmark High School
JOB GOAL:
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification.
- Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements.
- Must pass a background clearance
- Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 191 Days; 10 Months
REPORTS TO: Principal
HOURS: 40 hours per week and may require longer hours - Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District.; Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum.
- Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.; Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences � this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline.; Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents.
- Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required.; Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.; Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
- Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner.
- Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of person-social adjustment, decision making, positive self-image and other life skills.; Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures.
- Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.; Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.; Assumes 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.
- Maintains punctual and regular attendance.; Demonstrates the ability to perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public.; Has ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
- Has the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and/or move objects.; Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Other:
COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy