Elementary Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical (Hiring for School Year 2026-2027)

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team for the School Year 2026-2027. This position is located at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School and is a Special Education Teacher role. The district offers competitive salaries, incentives, stipends, 12 paid holidays, exceptional employee benefits and resources, and professional development opportunities. The district also provides a 5-person behavior team, i-Ready & Unique Sped Specific Curriculum, and eIEPpro & Goal Book.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.
• Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.
• Plans, after identifying student needs, a program of study.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.
• Evaluates, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provides an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for handicapped students.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified handicapped students.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement behavior management programs and to provide suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Provides information, support and counsel to parents and family when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning special education.
• Participates in Child Study Team meetings to provide information, classroom observations, and diagnosis.
• Provides information and assistance in placement of students who require residential or outside agency assistance.
• Assists in program planning, identifying needs and interpreting data.
• Maintains thorough on-going records for individual students receiving services.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
• Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays
• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• paid leave
• paid life insurance
• equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees