Special Education Teacher

Location: Peach Springs

Position:

Special Education Teacher

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job :

134561

County:

Mohave

Posted:

June 07, 2026

Contact Information:

Valentine Elementary School District

HC 35 Box 50

Peach Springs, AZ 86434

District Website

Contact:

Cliff Angle

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

This is a full-time, on-site, salaried position with a 151-day contract period from July 20, 2026 - May 20, 2027. Additional off-contract days are paid for professional development activities. Staff report Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, and for Friday and evening events as required.

Under the supervision of the principal/superintendent, the special education teacher:

* utilizes the Beyond Textbooks framework to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in conjunction with the regular education teachers that addresses the Arizona Academic Standards for students with disabilities;

* develops and maintains positive working relationships with students, families, and staff;

* assesses student learning and differentiates instruction accordingly;

* establishes and maintains an effective classroom management system;

* provides supervision and direction for special education paraprofessional;

* remains knowledgeable of special education laws and regulations;

* leads student IEP teams;

* maintains all special education paperwork;

* communicates effectively orally and in writing;

* integrates relevant technologies into the learning environment;

* participates and grows from instructional coaching and other professional learning opportunities;

* serves as an adult mentor in our RCA House system;

* performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

Position Requirements

* Passion for facilitating learning and growth for students with disabilities

* Bachelor's degree or above in elementary and/or special education or related field from an accredited institution

* Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months

* Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other:

Notes:

* Monday - Thursday school week.

* 151-day contract:
July 20, 2026 - May 20, 2027

* Class size of 8-15 students.

* On-site instructional coaching.

Valentine Elementary School District is an Arizona State Retirement System contributing employer that offers a competitive compensation package which includes:

* a fully funded health, vision, and dental insurance plan;

* Classroom Site Fund (Proposition 301) -- all of which goes towards instructional staff;

* 10 paid leave days;

* paid professional development days.