SY Teacher Special Education Resource

26/27 SY Teacher Special Education Resource (9-12)

Dysart Unified School District District Wide, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5453164
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 01, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

AStructured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD).

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Student Services / Principal

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Academic Instruction

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

197

GRADE

Certified Salary Schedule

SUMMARY:

The Teacher in this role will create an environment that meets the individual needs and abilities of students that receive special education services; socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The Teacher will provide support and services to students with disabilities so they may access the general education curriculum, within a full continuum of services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Provides case management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements.
• Prepares Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and associated documentation; attends IEP meetings and presents materials and lesson plans.
• Determines instructional materials and provides instruction to students based on individualized plan goals, approved curriculum and applicable standards.
• Maintains accurate and complete data records as required by the district.
• Serves as a consultant in the RTI process.
• Provides coaching and training to staff based on students' individual education plans.
• Maintains on-going communication (written and verbal) with parents/guardians.
• Provides behavior management support and behavior intervention plan implementation to staff for students that receive special education services.
• Works with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success.
• Attends all staff meetings and professional development courses as required.
• Provides a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management plan
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Special Education or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Special Education certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Principles and practices of program administration.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

SKILL IN:

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.
• Maintaining and updating documentation.
• Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and…