Special Education Teacher; Extended Resource K-4

Special Education Teacher (Extended Resource) for K-4

Job

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching K - 4/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Taylor Hicks Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026

Position: Special Education Teacher – Extended Resource

Full Time position, 186 days

Extended Resource

Description:

Our Extended Resource Program is designed to support students with a variety of disabilities, including cognitive impairments, adaptive impairments, and high‑functioning autism. This program provides individualized and small‑group specially designed instruction in basic academic, social, and behavioral needs for students who may be performing multiple grade levels below their peers or who require structured support to develop social skills. Additionally, it serves students who struggle to manage the demands of the general education setting due to cognitive challenges, emotional disabilities, social skills or difficulty handling sensory stimulation.

Students in this program may receive the majority of their instruction in a specialized setting outside the general education classroom. However, those recommended for the Extended Resource program through the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) process are included in general education classes as well, ensuring opportunities for integration and engagement with peers while receiving the necessary support to succeed.

Teachers and/or staff respond to student needs as they arise throughout the day. Behavior Plans are often developed and implemented to support students in the general education environment.

$61,000 – $69,500 (Base pay + $301 Payment + Annual SPED Stipend). PUSD bases salary placement on years of prior experience and level of education.

• Medical Insurance valued at over $11,000 per year. PUSD has numerous health insurance plans available. The District covers 100% of the employee's insurance premiums with most plans. Some plans include cost sharing with PUSD. There is also an option to purchase insurance for dependents at PUSD group rates.
• Life Insurance ($50,000) with option to purchase additional for self and family.
• Pension Plan with the Arizona State Retirement System:
  District matches employee contributions (approximately 12%).
• Generous PTO / Sick Leave plan
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• Opportunities for additional pay as an after‑school club leader, coaching athletics, tutoring, etc. (all optional).

• Valid AZ Teaching certificate (PUSD can assist with a short‑term certificate for otherwise qualified applicants).
• See attached Job Description for additional responsibilities and skills.

We can help! We have both District Housing available and we partner with other organizations in the community to help find affordable housing for our staff. Contact an for more information.

Prescott Unified is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email an or call 928‑445‑5400. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

We would love for you to join us at Prescott Unified School District!