Teacher Special Education Resource 2026-2027

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER

CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHERS) 1961 (RETURNING TEACHERS)

SALARY: CERTIFIED SALARY

** May be eligible for up to a $5000 Special Education Stipend**

Job Goal:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement coursework completed
• Appropriate approved areas/ endorsements may be required depending on the area of instruction
• Knowledge of computer applications

Core Job Functions:

• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs of students based on their skills abilities and unique circumstances
• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules that address behavior and procedure in a fair and consistent manner
• Create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills
• Monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback report quarterly progress and report annual progress on IEP goals
• Maintain both paper and electronic student records
• Complete duties as Service Coordinator for students assigned to individual workload (to include IEP paperwork special education assessment quarterly progress reports data collection parent communication collaboration with team members attendance)
• Identify and address specific student needs and seek assistance from the site department chair
• Communicate using organized clear and precise language
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Use effective behavior management strategies when working with children identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans
• Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods breaks and inclusive practices
• Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential
• Promote and follow approved school district philosophy policies regulations and procedures
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues students parents and the community in a positive professional and ethical manner
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding curriculum or environmental adaptations instructional modifications adaptive equipment behavior modification and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students identified with disabilities
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work student activities student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Maintain accurate complete legible and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Attend parent conferences
• Basic Knowledge of computers software and applications
• Participate in department and school meetings
• Participate in District and school initiatives
• Meet additional job requirements as indicated by the District or site administration

Core Values:

• Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students parents and community members
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping kneeling crouching standing walking and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel odors dust poor ventilation workspace restrictions and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

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

Updated 12/3/25

Required Experience:

IC