2026-2027 1.0 FTE Teacher Special Education ALC - Cochise ES

Scottsdale USD 48•Scottsdale, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides intensive, individualized instruction and behavioral support to students with significant disabilities whose needs require a highly structured, self-contained educational setting. This role focuses on supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and functional skill development in alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), state standards, and district expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Valid state certification in Special Education (appropriate grade level and disability category)
Knowledge of special education laws, IEP development, and due process requirements
Experience or training working with students with significant behavioral, cognitive, or developmental needs
Strong classroom management and behavior support skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, families, and service providers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
SEI Endorsement required
Appropriate Teaching Certificate for position applied for from Arizona Department of Education (ADE)

Nice To Haves

Experience in self-contained, or intensive special education programs
Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), behavior management, or trauma-informed practices, preferred
Experience supervising paraprofessionals
Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting
Design, implement, and monitor individualized, data-driven instructional programs aligned with IEP goals
Develop and maintain a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment
Implement positive behavior supports, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and de-escalation strategies as needed
Collect, analyze, and report student data to inform instruction and document progress
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including related service providers, administrators, and families
Lead and participate in IEP meetings, progress reporting, and compliance documentation
Supervise and collaborate with instructional assistants and paraprofessional staff
Utilize assistive technology and adaptive materials to support student access and engagement
Maintain compliance with IDEA, state regulations, district policies, and safety procedures
Work is primarily conducted in a self-contained classroom with small student-to-staff ratios
Other duties as assigned