Teacher Special Education Resource 5-8 (4 Day School Week) 2026-2027

Teacher Special Education Resource 5-8 (4 Day School Week) 2026-2027 JobID: 1430 Position Details Position Type: Special Education Teacher / Special Education Teacher, Resource Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Date Available: 07/20/2026 Job Goal To help build and enhance the self‑image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience. Performance Responsibilities Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs. Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil. Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies. Submits budget request needs. Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program. Maintains lines of communication with all stakeholders (i.e., staff, students, parents, administration). Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times. Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of the immediate classroom. Possesses broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities. Responsible for maintaining personal growth and development in the areas of special education. Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education. Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities to improve professional outlook. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Valid & appropriate Arizona Special Education Teacher Certificate Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable. Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members. Reasoning Ability Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, and use a keyboard or keypad. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on the periphery. Work Environment The employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Per Board Approved $6,000 Special Education Stipend Up to $5,000 Prop 301 Pay Terms of Employment Full‑time position Exempt Status 4 Day School Week 10 Months (167 days) Sick/Personal Leave Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Reports To School Principal and Executive Director of Special Services Postings current as of 4/11/2026 11:38:21 PM CST. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Elementary School District 25