Job Description:

School year 2026-2027

New Teacher Induction:  July 13, 2026

First day:  July 16, 2026

SUMMARY

The teacher will effectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the students’ performance in order to advance student achievement.  The teacher will also understand and appreciate diversity and work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction.  The teacher will demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and will complete required case management duties. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Standard Professional Mild/Moderate Special Education, K-12
• Current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience in using Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Prior experience with students with emotional disabilities and/or ADHD

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.

• Develops highly effective behavior plans for students in and out of the self-contained classroom
• Collaborates with teachers of record to develop learning plans for individual student needs
• Develops individual educational plans to fit the needs of individual students
• Collaborates with outside agencies to support student achievement if needed
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with families on a consistent basis
• Prepare lesson plans with an established curriculum
• Assess student needs and performance.  Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and materials.  Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Provide individualized instruction in accordance to student IEPs
• Uses and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment
• Schedule and attend all IEP and MET meetings
• Assess students, gather and report data for IEP and MET determinations
• Develop and implement IEP services in conformity with state and federal laws
• Ensure implementation of IEP, including accommodations and behavior plans, in the general education program
• Effective monitoring of your case load to ensure overall compliance for IEPs and METs
• Monitor students' progress in the general education program and make referrals and recommendations as needed
• Complete all IEPs, PWNs, meeting notices, meeting notes, and any other required documents for ESS students; submit in a timely manner to be filed in the student’s permanent file
• Promote communication and rapport with parents, students, staff, and administration
• Attend staff meetings and professional development

FULL DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON DISTRICT WEBSITE

Salary Range $55,000 - $62,000 (Based on degree & up to 10 years experience).  Degree compensation:  BA-24 $1,575; Master’s-$3,150; Master’s+24-$4,725; and Doctorate-$6,150.

Employer contribution toward employee medical. Additional voluntary benefits available

• Affordable housing, if available
• Shuttle from Tucson. and Robles Junction
• Paid Professional Development

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