SPEC Coordinator​/Teacher; School Yr

SPEC COORDINATOR/ TEACHER (School Yr 2026-27)

Tempe, AZ

Position Title: SPED COORDINATOR/ TEACHER

Department: Catholic Schools

Effective Date: February 2026

Pay Grade: N/A - Exempt

Under the supervision of the principal, the SPED Coordinator/ Teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school;

establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. This position collaborates with fellow employees in promoting the parish’s mission, “Our Lady of Mt. Carmel exists to get everyone who walks through our doors to heaven.”

• Works with specialists and teacher aides on schedule building
• Coordinates and administers new student testing
• Execute and oversee all school testing
• Create, organize and keep all spreadsheets and shared documents for the student support team (i.e. score spreadsheets, permission slips, missing specials, permission list)
• Works with math and reading specialists to create and train instructional aides on drills
• Trains instructional aides on best practices to assist in the classroom
• Creates working relationship with local school district & attends MET meetings
• Keeps digital logs of parent communication/teacher communication shared with Principal
• Meets weekly 1:1 with Principal
• Facilitates a weekly meeting as a SPED team
• Ongoing communication with parents, staff and principal regarding student progress
• Supports classroom teachers in making accommodations for the students
• Meets with teachers to create and review SSPs
• Communicates with parents about SSPs
• Creates a schedule for Reading, Math and Speech to communicate progress with parents
• Participates in Diocesan training and meetings to support students with special needs
• Assists in completing grants for materials
• Working with students with disabilities in a small group or 1:1 setting
• Meet with each intervention team after testing to discuss caseload (which students are being added or dropped)
• Participates in parent meetings related to student support

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs any other job-related tasks/duties deemed necessary and/or assigned by principal
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters
• Must use verbal and written language correctly
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook

• Preference given to Catholic teacher
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non-Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in SPED
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Willingness to sign and adhere to the Diocese Code of Conduct.
• Must possess a current valid FBI (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Active participation in the Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment Program, with current ongoing certification and renewal