Special Ed - LD English - SY

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/17/2025
• Location:
  
  Desert View High School
• Date Available:
  
  11/03/2025

The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

(Essentials as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The following list is illustrative only.)

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.).
• Advises parents/guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students' social, academic, and behavioral needs to evaluate students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides.
• Instructs students to improve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Manages student behavior for a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.).
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse) to maintain personal safety and adherence to policies.
• Participates in meetings to convey or gather required information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of algebra/geometry, relevant manuals, school system, child development stages.
• Skills:
  
  analytical, assessment instruments, record keeping, communication skills.
• Abilities: scheduling activities, data analysis, equipment use, problem-solving, teamwork.

• Works under limited supervision using standardized practices.
• Leads, guides, and coordinates others.
• Operates within a defined budget.

• Indoor environment; frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion.
• Vision to monitor; lifting up to 15 lbs; ability to physically restrain children if necessary.
• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing; fine finger dexterity.
• Estimated: 5% sitting, 20% walking, 75% standing.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education.
• Required endorsements for certain positions.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Salary Grade:
Refer to Certified Salary Schedule.

FTE: 1.0 | Days: 211

Application Procedure:
Apply online.