Elementary Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical School Year 2026-2027

Position: Elementary Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical - Job #7162 (Hiring for School Year 2026-2027)
Position Type:

Special Education Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

2/25/2026

Location:

Preschool - Carmichael Elementary School

Date Available:

07/31/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team!

Award-Winning District
* 8 Outstanding Schools
* Competitive Salaries
* Incentives
* Stipends
* 12 Paid Holidays
* Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
* Professional Development
* 5 Person Behavior Team
* i-Ready & Unique Sped Specific Curriculum
* eIEPpro & Goal Book

Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

* Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.

* Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.

* Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.

* Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.

* Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.

* Plans, after identifying student needs, a program of study.

* Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

* Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.

* Evaluates, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.

* Provides an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.

* Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.

* Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.

* Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.

* Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings.

* Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

* Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for handicapped students.

* Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified handicapped students.

* Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement behavior management programs and to provide suggestions for the student's daily activities.

* Provides information, support and counsel to parents and family when appropriate.

* Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning special education.

* Participates in Child Study Team meetings to provide information, classroom observations, and diagnosis.

* Provides information and assistance in placement of students who require residential or outside agency assistance.

* Assists in program planning, identifying needs and interpreting data.

* Maintains thorough on-going records for individual students receiving services.

* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.

* Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

* Maintains and improves professional competence.

* Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.

* Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

* The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

* The teacher plans using the state's standards, the school's…