Junior High Resource Teacher

Position:

Junior high resource teacher

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job :

134766

County:

East maricopa

Posted:

June 22, 2026

Contact information:

Chandler unified school district 80

1525 w frye rd

Chandler, az 85224

District website

Contact:

Alison krystek

Phone:

Fax:

District email

Job description:

* names chandler unified school district as best school district in az 2026

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

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.

Position overview:

the resource teacher bridges academic and behavioral support. This role involves teaching a specialized behavior strategies class, co-teaching general education math and ela, and implementing targeted behavioral interventions to ensure student success.

Minimum qualifications:

* arizona teaching certificate (special education and/or relevant endorsements preferred)

* bachelor's degree in special education, education, or a related field (preferred)

* 2+ years of classroom experience with a strong, proven background in behavior management (pbis) and co-teaching models (preferred)

* certified in crisis de-escalation preferred (e.g., cpi) or willing to obtain certification; exceptional patience and adaptability (preferred)

* 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:

* 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…