Special Education Resource Teacher

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Employment Type:


Full-time


Base Salary:


$58,000.00


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 JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER

CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHERS) 1961 (RETURNING TEACHERS)

SALARY: CERTIFIED SALARY

** May be eligible for up to a $5,000 Special Education Stipend**

Job Goal:

To provide an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all students to achieve their fullest potential, in alignment with the District's mission and vision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement coursework completed
• Appropriate approved areas/ endorsements may be required, depending on the area of instruction
• Knowledge of computer applications

Core Job Functions:

• Serve as special education department chairServe as special education department chair
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs of students based on their skills, abilities, and unique circumstances
• Provide research-based, specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules that address behavior and procedure in a fair and consistent manner
• Create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills
• Monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback, report quarterly progress, and report annual progress on IEP goals
• Maintain both paper and electronic student records
• Complete duties as Service Coordinator for students assigned to individual workload (to include IEP paperwork, special education assessment, quarterly progress reports, data collection, parent communication, collaboration with team members, attendance)
• Identify and address specific student needs, and seek assistance from the site department chair
• Communicate using organized, clear, and precise language
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Use effective behavior management strategies when working with children identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans
• Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and inclusive practices
• Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential
• Promote and follow approved school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and procedures
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding curriculum or environmental adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students identified with disabilities
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• 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
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend parent conferences
• Basic Knowledge of computers, software, and applications
• Participate in department and school meetings
• Participate in District and school initiatives
• Meet additional job requirements as indicated by the District or site administration

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. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

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 department's business needs.

Updated 12/3/25