Cross Cat Teacher - ED (2025/2026)

*25-26 work calendar and placement charts pending Board approval
District paid employee health, dental & life insurance.
22 paid holidays, 12 personal/sick leave days earned annually.
Discounts on extended day & preschool programs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the field of Special Education (i.e., applicable to position seeking).
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Reports To
• Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator
• Job Goal
• To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience.
• Performance Responsibilities
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Acts as classroom teacher providing support and/or monitoring all areas of the Individualized Education Plan.
• Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Submits budget request needs.
• Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.
• Promotes Inclusion opportunities for students and collaborates with general education teachers as appropriate to student needs.
• Maintains accurate and compliant paperwork for IEP caseload including quarterly progress reports.

• Communication
• Maintains lines of communication with:
• Staff teachers
• Grade-level chairman
• Students
• Parents
• Special Education Coordinator
• Principals

• Kinds of communication:
• Faculty meetings
• Grade-level and special education meetings
• Dissemination of pertinent announcements and procedures
• Parent-student-teacher conferences
• Professional literature
• Relate to the principals and special education coordinator all items of school concern
• Submit reports to the administration and the special education department as needed

• Supervision
• Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.
• Acts as direct supervisor for classroom paraprofessionals.

• Professional Growth
• Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
• Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
• Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one’s self/professional outlook.

Terms of Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.