Teacher, Middle School Sped

Position Title: Middle School Special Education Teacher

Location: Thunderbolt Middle School

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: None

Classification: Certified

Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Work Year: 188 days / 10 months

Salary: See lhusd.org website

Position Type: Teaching - Special Education / 7-8 Grade Special Ed. Teacher

Date Posted: 12/17/2025

Date Available: 01/05/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

• Valid appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety

• To serve as a teacher in assigned area

• CURRICULUM: know and be guided by the curriculum guides of the district and the school
• LESSON PLANS: maintain a plan book of daily instruction based on district curriculum guides, and emergency plans in the event of illness
• OBJECTIVES: establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson, including related projects and activities
• INSTRUCTION: plan and implement curriculum and educational programs for children, adolescents, or adults with specific disabilities; assess students’ abilities and develop individualized education plans consistent with treatment goals; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes; integrate overall developmental goals into the academic setting

• MEETINGS: attend staff meetings and district in-service programs
• COMMITTEES: serve on committees as requested
• SCHOOL
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  be responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities
• SUPERVISION & EVALUATION: supervise, evaluate, and provide work assignments to assigned educational assistants and/or student teachers; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes’ integrates overall developmental goals into the academic setting
• TEAM MEMBER: be responsible for own involvement as contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative building environment

• EVALUATION: evaluate and provide individual student progress on regular basis and keep requisite records; justify promotions, retentions, and special program recommendation
• HEALTH & WELFARE: identify and refer unusual student behavior to appropriate specialists; report to the nurse any injury or illness to a student or self
• DISCIPLINE: be responsible for enforcing building approved discipline plan; manage behavior of students to create a safe physical and emotional classroom environment; assist IEP team to develop individual behavioral contract and behavioral intervention plans to promote student success
• SUPERVISION: be responsible for the supervision of students at all times

• POLICIES & REGULATIONS: know and observe Board policies and regulations
• PUPIL ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS: keep records of pupil attendance
• TEACHER ABSENCE: advise administration in accordance with district policy
• BOOKS & SUPPLIES: account for school and district property, as required
• PHYSICAL PLANT: advise administration immediately of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions
• COMPLETION OF DAILY DUTIES: remain in school after dismissal of students, as necessary to complete daily duties; attend meetings: hold parent conferences, etc.
• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: follow school regulations regarding emergency procedures
• ATTENDANCE: report to work daily at times assigned and remain on thru time prescribed in district policy

• RECOMMENDATIONS: responsible for submitting and justifying recommendations to Building Principal or designee

• PARENT CONFERENCES: meet with parents as required to advise them concerning student needs and progress
• INTERPRETATION: interpret school policies and programs to students and parents

• HEALTH: responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees
• OTHER DUTIES: responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal

• Physical Effort
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Candidate must be able to perform duties of a rigorous work schedule, which may include assisting in lifting, moving, and positioning students
• Ability to utilize word processor to type computer generated IEPs, enter grades, student progress reports, and take attendance

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and…