Teacher, Resource; Special Education

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre‑K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Teacher, Resource (Special Education)

Combs High School

Certified Salary Schedule /$54,000. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

10 months, 200 days

Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Exempt

Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Principal or Director of Special Education

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Plans and implements direct instruction in all core subject areas as needed per IEP
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunities
• Instructs individuals and groups
• Tracks data on monitoring and on IEP goals
• Adapts or Modifies curriculum as needed for appropriate instructional level of students
• Follows special education department procedures for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards
• Maintains effective contact with parents
• Administers, scores and writes reports for achievement testing
• Collaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classes
• Trains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and behaviorally and to gather data on goals
• Participates in Professional Learning Committees when appropriate
• Ensures appropriate accommodations are in place for general education classroom teacher to implement
• Develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student
• Conducts IEPs in "real time"
• Serves as team member for FBA and PBIP plan
• Administers assessments to students on case load, included but not limited to: STARS, DIBELS, state‑wide test
• If appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for post‑secondary study
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriate
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Hold a valid Arizona certification in Special Education in either SLD or Cross‑Categorical
• Highly Qualified as required by IDEA 2004
• Master Degree in Special Education (preferred)
• Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes and IDEA law
• Knowledge of sound, research‑based and approved instructional practices for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom‑based assessments to drive instruction
• Knowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlines
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Skill in providing direct instruction based on child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
• Skill in using computers, SMART board, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation
• Ability to assess student needs…