Teacher - Special Education - SPICE II

Position:

Teacher - Special Education - SPICE II

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job :

133948

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

May 04, 2026

Contact Information:

Gilbert Public Schools

140 S Gilbert Rd

Gilbert, Arizona 85297

District Website

Contact:

Rachael Thornton

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

* Position Type:

Certified Classroom Teacher - Special Education/Special Education Teacher

* Date Posted:

4/16/2026

* Location:

Quartz Hill Elementary

* Date Available:

7/20/26

* Closing Date:

5/29/26

Months Contracted: 10 Months

Job Grade:
Teacher

Annual Rate: $54,335 and up, depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card:
Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.

Certification Requirements:
Applicants need to hold an Arizona Special Education Certificate or be in the process of receiving one

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Teacher - Special Education

Purpose Statement

To provide individualized education and/or services to students with gross motor developmental delays, cognitive delays, and/or other impairments.

Essential Functions

* Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives

* Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences. This weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline

* Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents

* Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required

* Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language

* Creates a classroom environment that is positive, productive, and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior

* Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner

* Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, and other life skills

* Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures

* Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner

* Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities

* Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

* Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments

* Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

* Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

* Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute an appropriate curriculum

* Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary

* Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels

* Attends IEP meetings and maintains communication with IEP team members

* Writes quarterly progress reports.

* Develops long and short-term learning goals and objectives for students according to program guidelines and the IEP

* Assess student abilities and needs as needed to develop appropriate instruction.

* Establishes an instructional pace consistent with the students' learning process

* Compiles and maintains necessary data and progress notes

* Maintains orderliness and safety of instructional areas

* Provides appropriate guidance to paraprofessional staff.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development
- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or…