Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Location: Chandler USD 80 CTA FREEDOM CAMPUS - Gilbert, Arizona (Open in Google Maps)

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Job : 5560146
Final date to receive applications: Mar 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

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 $5,000 Special Education Stipend

Job Goal: To provide an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all students to achieve their fullest potential, in alignment with the District’s mission and vision.

• 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

• 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 student’s 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…