2026-2027 1.0 FTE Teacher Special Education ALC Cochise ES

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Special Education Teacher provides intensive individualized instruction and behavioral support to students with significant disabilities whose needs require a highly structured self-contained educational setting. This role focuses on supporting students academic behavioral and functional skill development in alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) state standards and district expectations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary

• Provide direct instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting
• Design implement and monitor individualized data-driven instructional programs aligned with IEP goals
• Develop and maintain a structured predictable and supportive learning environment
• Implement positive behavior supports behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and de-escalation strategies as needed
• Collect analyze and report student data to inform instruction and document progress
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including related service providers administrators and families
• Lead and participate in IEP meetings progress reporting and compliance documentation
• Supervise and collaborate with instructional assistants and paraprofessional staff
• Utilize assistive technology and adaptive materials to support student access and engagement
• Maintain compliance with IDEA state regulations district policies and safety procedures
• Work is primarily conducted in a self-contained classroom with small student-to-staff ratios
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Valid state certification in Special Education (appropriate grade level and disability category)
• Knowledge of special education laws IEP development and due process requirements
• Experience or training working with students with significant behavioral cognitive or developmental needs
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff families and service providers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• SEI Endorsement required

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Appropriate Teaching Certificate for position applied for from Arizona Department of Education (ADE)

KEY COMPETENCIES: (position requirements at entry):

• Experience in self-contained or intensive special education programs
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) behavior management or trauma-informed practices preferred
• Experience supervising paraprofessionals
• Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Position requires the ability to manage a physically and emotionally demanding classroom environment

May include standing lifting or assisting students with mobility personal care or toileting as needed

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.