Teacher Special Education Resource 2026-2027, Liberty Elementary School District

Arizona Department of Education

  • Liberty, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are. in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLiberty, AZ

    Description

    Position:

    Teacher Special Education Resource 2026-2027

    Type:

    Public

    Location:

    Suburban

    Job ID:

    135732

    County:

    Southwest Maricopa

    Posted:

    September 18, 2026

    Contact Information:

    Liberty Elementary School District

    19871 W Fremont Rd

    Buckeye, Arizona 85326

    District Website

    Contact:

    Dr. Erica Avila

    Phone: 623.474.6600

    Fax:

    District Email

    Job Description:

    Job Goal

    To help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and

    successful school experience.

    Performance Responsibilities

    1. Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education

    programs.

    1. Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.

    2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning

    atmosphere.

    1. Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of

    each pupil.

    1. Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares

    progress reports.

    1. Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.

    2. Submits budget request needs.

    3. Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.

    4. Maintains lines of communication all stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, parents,

    administration)

    1. Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.

    2. Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.

    3. Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge

    into program activities.

    1. Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of

    special education.

    1. Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.

    2. Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's

    self/professional outlook.

    1. Other duties as may be assigned.

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    Qualifications

    1. Bachelor's Degree

    2. Valid & Appropriate Arizona Special Education Teacher Certificate

    3. Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

    4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and

    acceptable.

    Essential Duties

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

    satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

    ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

    to perform the essential functions.

    Language Skills

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

    instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able

    to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address

    problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

    employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

    accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

    functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to

    use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The

    employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently

    required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten

    pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities

    required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on

    the periphery.

    Work Environment

    The employee regularly works indoors.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are

    in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent

    Salary

    Per Board Approved

    Up to $5,000 Prop 301 Pay

    Terms of Employment

    Full-time position

    Exempt Status

    4 Day School Week

    10 Months (167 days)

    Sick/Personal Leave

    Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

    Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

    Other:

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