Elementary SpEd Teacher (K-6), Bagdad Unified School District

Position:

Elementary SpEd Teacher (K-6)

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job ID:

135839

County:

Yavapai

Posted:

September 28, 2026

Contact Information:

Bagdad Unified School District

500 Sultan Way

Bagdad, AZ 86321

District Website

Contact:

Randi Diskin

Phone: 928-633-4101

Fax: 928-633-4345

District Email

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona Special Education Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
• Certified in Special Education.
• Knowledge of the unique academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs of

students with moderate to severe disabilities.

• Knowledge of structured teaching methods, behavior intervention strategies, and individualized

supports.

• Experience developing and implementing individualized instruction aligned to student IEP goals

across academic, behavioral, and functional domains, ensuring access to grade-level standards to

the extent appropriate for each student.

• Ability to assess student needs, develop and implement IEPs, and monitor progress in a self-

contained setting.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and general

education staff.

• Strong communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the

community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct, structured instruction aligned to IEP goals in academic, behavioral, social-

emotional, and functional/life skills, ensuring access to Arizona grade-level standards to the

extent appropriate for each student.

• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations and develop, implement, and monitor academic and

behavioral IEPs, including ongoing data collection and analysis to inform instruction and

measure progress.

• Create and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes safety,

engagement, and independence.

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop/implement Behavior Intervention

Plans (BIPs) using positive behavior supports.

• Adapt curriculum and materials to meet diverse learning needs and support access to grade-

level standards as appropriate.

• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals, including oversight of personal care routines such as

toileting and diapering, and provide assistance with these tasks as needed.

• Support student personal care needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, hygiene, feeding) in accordance

with district procedures, ensuring student dignity and safety.

• Collaborate with related service providers, general education staff, and other school personnel

to support student needs, interventions, accommodations, and inclusion opportunities.

• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including progress monitoring and service

logs.

• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians about student progress, needs, and

the school program, including conferences as appropriate or required.

• Participate in all District or school required trainings and department meetings, and plan or

conduct trainings or meetings as requested.

• Participate in MET processes, IEP meetings, and required special education trainings.
• Provide performance evaluation input regarding special education instructional assistant(s) to

school administrator.

• Perform other duties or related tasks as assigned by the building principal, Director of Student

Services, or administration.

Other:

About the Community of Bagdad:

The town of Bagdad is located in the high desert of central Arizona approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, 60 miles west of Prescott.

The town has had a direct relationship to local mining operations which have been ongoing since 1882 when the first claims were staked. The Townsite (http://bagdadaztown.com) and the Bagdad copper/molybdenum mine are owned by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold.

The town is home to approximately 2,500 people, including mine employees and their families, school district personnel, and other local businesses.

This job comes with affordable housing.

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:

School: Bagdad Unified School District #20

Name: Randi Diskin

Title: Executive Assistant

Phone: 928-633-4101

Email: diskinr@bagdadschools.org

Address:PO Box 427, 500 Sultan Way, Bagdad, AZ 86321

Applications and Employment information can be accessed from our website at: www.bagdadschools.org