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names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026 Employment Type: Full-time Base Salary: $58,000 + $5,000 special education stipend Calendar: Certified, teachers new to district 203 workdays, returning teachers 201 workdays Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: $400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually New Hire Education: $1250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate level credits: BA hours max, MA hours max, $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHERS) 1961 (RETURNING TEACHERS) SALARY: CERTIFIED SALARY Eligible for up to a $5,000 Special Education Stipend Job Goal: To provide an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all students to achieve their fullest potential, in alignment with the District's mission and vision. Position Overview: The Resource Teacher bridges academic and behavioral support. This role involves teaching a specialized Behavior Strategies class, co-teaching General Education Math and ELA, and implementing targeted behavioral interventions to ensure student success. Minimum Qualifications: Arizona Teaching Certificate (Special Education and/or relevant endorsements preferred) Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field (preferred) 2+ years of classroom experience with a strong, proven background in behavior management (PBIS) and co-teaching models (preferred) Certified in crisis de-escalation preferred (e.g., CPI) or willing to obtain certification; exceptional patience and adaptability (preferred) AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card SEI endorsement coursework completed Appropriate approved areas/ endorsements may be required, depending on the area of instruction Knowledge of computer applications Core Job Functions: Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs of students based on their skills, abilities, and unique circumstances Provide research-based, specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules that address behavior and procedure in a fair and consistent manner Create a weekly lesson plan describing daily learning experiences correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts and skills Monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback, report quarterly progress, and report annual progress on IEP goals Maintain both paper and electronic student records Complete duties as Service Coordinator for students assigned to individual workload (to include IEP paperwork, special education assessment, quarterly progress reports, data collection, parent communication, collaboration with team members, attendance) Identify and address specific student needs, and seek assistance from the site department chair Communicate using organized, clear, and precise language Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior Use effective behavior management strategies when working with children identified with disabilities to provide interventions and develop behavior intervention plans Develop and adhere to a class schedule addressing instructional periods, breaks, and inclusive practices Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportuni