SPED ESY Summer School Teacher Special Education

Overview

2025-26 SPED ESY Summer School Teacher (5.5 hrs) - Special Education

Paradise Valley USD 69 Special Education - Phoenix, Arizona. This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District.

Job : 5505452

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Extended School Year Special Education Teacher

Location: Liberty Elementary School

Hours and Rate: 5.5 hours/day, $35.00/hour

Temporary Timesheet

Set Up Date: 5/29/2026

Program Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/25/2026 (Mondays - Thursdays)

Positions: 30 positions available

• Purpose Statement:
  The job of Teacher - Special Education is for the purpose of supporting the instructional process by developing students with special needs to succeed in academics, interpersonal skills and/or activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators;
  
  and responding to inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
• This job reports to Site Administrator
• Essential Functions
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc., for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering) for the purpose of providing appropriate care.
• Advises parents/guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievements; and developing methods for improvement at home.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development, communication, academic needs) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and community resources for the purpose of improving student outcomes and achieving classroom objectives.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem solving, and personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners and address individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work to address individualized learning programs.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program.
• Instructs students to improve success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential records for up-to-date reference and compliance with guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in various educational environments to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Orders supplies and equipment to ensure availability as needed.
• Participates in meetings (e.g., IEPs, staff) to convey/gather information required for functions.
• Participates on PLC team to review data and instructional practices.
• Prepares written materials (attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs) to document student progress and meet requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to appropriate personnel/authorities for safety and compliance.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from various sources to resolve issues and provide information/direction.
• Serves as case manager for special education students to manage IEPs in accordance with guidelines and legal requirements.
• Supports classroom teachers in implementing established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Other Functions:
  Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree in a job-related area
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area
• SEI Endorsement Required

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Continuing Education / Training

• CPR Certificate
• Criminal Background Clearance
• First Aid Certificate
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid/Background clearance or ability to obtain district sponsored training

Other

• FLSA Status - Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person with inquiries concerning compliance with Title VI, Section 504, ADA, or GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone:
• Email:

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