Special Education Self-Contained Cross Categorical

Position: 2026-2027 Special Education Self-Contained Cross Categorical
Special Education Self-Contained Cross Categorical

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

3/8/2026

Location:

All Sites

Date Available:

07/20/2026

Closing Date:

open until filled

JOB GOAL:
To provide instruction to facilitate learning which enables all students to reach their potential and become responsible, productive citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possess a Bachelor's degree, or higher from an accredited institution.

* Possess a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education. Additional Endorsements may be required.

REPORTS TO:

School Principal/s
* RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establish measurable learning goals and objectives with emphasis on academics and behavior.

* Determine appropriate program of study to meet specific needs of all students.

* Provide instruction based on established goals and objectives and individual student needs, according to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

* Maintain positive effective classroom management.

* Maintain accurate student records and documentation, i.e., IEPs, annual review meetings, progress reports, attendance, related service time, and accurate assessments.

* Communicate effectively and consistently with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.

* Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunity and obtain a minimum of 15 clock hours of staff development each year.

* Adhere to all Isaac Board Policies and/or rules, Arizona Revised Statutes and federal guidelines and regulations pertaining to education.

* Attend staff meetings and in-services, workshops and school functions as directed.

* Demonstrate knowledge of children with development disabilities in the categories of:
Specific Learning Disabled, Autistic, and Intellectual Disabilities.

* Devise and maintain up to date Individualized Education Program, (IEP) for each student, ensuring that it reflects the latest psychological evaluation.

* Develop a working and cooperative rapport with students' parents or guardians to provide continuity between school and home.

* Basic knowledge of assistive technology.

* Be able to teach basic lfe skills, personal care skills, feeding, changing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

* Able to teach basic skills within a general education class setting.

* Collaborate with all teachers who are involved with the special needs students to ensure fidelity of the IEP.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SALARY:
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