Special Education Self-Contained Cross Cat - High School Teacher

Position: Special Education Self-Contained Cross Cat - High School Teacher 2026-2027 School Year
Location: San Tan Valley

Position:

Special Education Self-Contained Cross Cat - High School Teacher  School Year

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job :

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:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

* 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