Teacher ESS Autism 2026-2027 (13426)

Title Special Education Self - Contained Teacher Job Information Position Type: Exceptional Student Services Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Location: Southwest School Date Available: 07/16/2026 Classification: Certified Reports To: School Administrator Job ID: 3591 Summary The Special Education Self -Contained Teacher’s basic function is to work with students individually and in small groups within their own classroom. The teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, school psychologist, and other staff. This teacher adapts curriculum, serves as a liaison with resources, and provides assessments and interventions based upon testing and observation. This teacher serves as an important member of a team and can design Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to personalize learning goals and make modifications and accommodations for each student. The teacher is expected to carry out duties and responsibilities under the supervision and guidance of the school principal, assistant principal and/or teacher on special assignment. Performance Responsibilities A. Implementation of Instructional Program ESS Self-Contained Teachers are expected to teach students individually, in a group, and within their own classroom. Develops or adapts materials and teaching strategies. Assesses students with long or short-term learning difficulties. Collaborates with other staff members: classroom teachers, psychologist, and others to identify student's individual needs and to define appropriate curriculum-based activities to assist each student's learning. Be a valuable and participatory member of the School Based Problem Solving Team to enact interventions towards student progress when referred by a teacher. Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student: establish personalized goals and address each student's abilities. Reviews the IEP with the student's parents, administrators, and classroom teacher. Designs and teaches appropriate curricula, assigns work geared toward each student's needs and abilities. Evaluates homework and classroom assignment progress. Uses patience and best practices in teaching to motivate students. Accepts differences and uses culturally sensitive learning interventions to acknowledge each student's style of learning. Maintains accurate and complete student records. Prepares reports on students and activities as required by laws, policies, and administrative requirements. Meets with administrators and parents to inform them of their student's progress. Provides suggestions for home learning. Helps students develop emotionally, teaches socially acceptable behavior and daily living skills to help prepare students for increased learning and maturity. Treats IEP implementation according to state/national guidelines. Completes and submits substitute evaluation forms through the principal to the Human Resources Department. B. Supervision of Students Provides a classroom environment which protects the health, safety and welfare of all students. Implements the assertive discipline approach to student discipline in all classrooms. Shares with administrators the responsibility to provide adequate supervision of students. C. School Operations Assists in the maintenance of student records, including attendance accounting and cumulative folders. Shares the responsibility for the care of equipment and instructional materials assigned or allocated to their classrooms and will assist administration in the maintenance of up-to-date inventory lists. D. Participation in In-Service Programs May be required to participate in scheduled in-service workshops during the normal workday. Every effort will be made to have substitutes and/or administration supervise the classes of participating teachers. Any non-reimbursed in-service program may not require teachers to stay past the normal workday. Expected to attend and participate in scheduled meetings at the unit school, not to exceed two (2) hours per month beyond the scheduled workday. Meetings may not be scheduled for Friday afternoons except in emergencies. ESS teachers selected by the REA will participate yearly in the development of in-service programs/workshops. E. Interaction with Parents Expected to maintain positive, professional relationships with parents; teachers are to communicate with parents regarding academic progress and student behavior. Required to attend at least two (2) scheduled evening parent-teacher conferences at the unit school. Expected to attend at least two (2) Parent-Teacher functions at the unit school in addition to the parent-teacher conferences (teachers are encouraged to attend all meetings and functions). Open House may count as one of the functions. F. Interaction with Staff Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the effective and orderly operation of the District. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree or higher Licenses or Certifications A Valid Arizona Teacher Certification Arizona Endorsement Subject Specific Special Education Certification Appropriately Certified Fingerprint Clearance Card Experience One year experience teaching in a ESS classroom preferred. Working Conditions The working environment is the normal classroom setting. Terms of Employment Nine-month year, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies. Evaluation Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roosevelt School District 66