Teacher - Special Education Resource

Teacher - Special Education Resource

Chandler USD 80, CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL, Chandler, Arizona

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary: $58,000 + $5,000 special education stipend per year
• 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

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.

• 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

• 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 (including 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,…