SPED Connections Teacher; Self-Contained

26/27 SPED Connections Teacher (Self-Contained)

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Job : 5952347

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT - SPED TEACHER

CATEGORY
:
Certified

TITLE
:
Special Education Connections Teacher

REPORTS TO
:
Principal

SUPERVISES
:
Paraprofessionals (if applicable)

EVALUATION:Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation ofteacher personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Exempt, 10 month position, 189 days

COMPENSATION:Starting Base $45,310, plus $350/year of prior experience (with no cap), plus education credit beyond BA/BS; plus Teach
011 Stipend $5,350, plus $10,000

Sped Hard to fill Stipend

BENEFITS:Benefits to begin the first of the month following hire date:

• Fully paid medical, dential, vision, and 1x salary life insurance for employee only (Valued at over $10,000)
• Accrual of up to 5 days of Earned Paid Sick Time
• Accrual of up to 7 days of Personal Business Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System Member

PURPOSE
:
To create a flexible program favourable to learning and personal growth for the student in the least restrictive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
:

• Arizona Special Education Teacher certification
• Knowledge of special education laws, procedures, practices, materials, equipment, and compliance standards required to provide appropriate learning experiences for special education students. Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) in all areas of disability
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in multicultural environment with diverse population of students, staff, and parents
• May be required to control certain behaviour(s) through physical restraint
• Computer proficiency in district designated computer hardware and software including MET and IEP software programs and other relevant software

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction based on student’s IEP and the Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioural individual education plans (IEP’s).
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress. Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress and for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines.
• Participate in the MET process.
• Plan, conduct and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• May be required to participate in student’s meetings that may occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Provide on-going consultation and support to teachers and teams in the…