Teacher, High School Sped

Position Type:

Teaching - Special Education/9-12 Grade Special Ed. Teacher

Date Posted:

4/28/2025

Location:

Lake Havasu High School

Date Available:

07/17/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Position Title: High School Special Education Teacher Location: High School / Havasu Online

Reports To: High School Principal Supervises: None

Classification: Certified Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes

Work Year: 188 days / 10 months Salary: See lhusd.org website

Qualifications

Valid appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate

IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety Function

To deliver instruction and support student learning through digital platforms & in person as needed.

Responsibilities and Requirements

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM: know and be guided by the curriculum guides of the district and the school

LESSON PLANS: maintain a plan book of daily instruction based on district curriculum guides, and emergency plans in the event of illness

OBJECTIVES: establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson, including related projects and activities

INSTRUCTION: plan and implement curriculum and educational programs for children, adolescents, or adults with specific disabilities; assess students' abilities and develop individualized education plans consistent with treatment goals; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes; integrate overall developmental goals into the academic setting

STAFF PERSONNEL

MEETINGS: attend staff meetings and district in-service programs

COMMITTEES: serve on committees as requested

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: be responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities

SUPERVISION & EVALUATION: supervise, evaluate, and provide work assignments to assigned educational assistants and/or student teachers; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes' integrates overall developmental goals into the academic setting

TEAM MEMBER: be responsible for own involvement as contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative building environment

STUDENT PERSONNEL

EVALUATION: evaluate and provide individual student progress on regular basis and keep requisite records; justify promotions, retentions, and special program recommendation

HEALTH & WELFARE: identify and refer unusual student behavior to appropriate specialists; report to the nurse any injury or illness to a student or self

DISCIPLINE: be responsible for enforcing building approved discipline plan; manage behavior of students to create a safe physical and emotional classroom environment; assist IEP team to develop individual behavioral contract and behavioral intervention plans to promote student success

SUPERVISION: be responsible for the supervision of students at all times

OPERATION

POLICIES & REGULATIONS: know and observe Board policies and regulations

PUPIL ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS: keep records of pupil attendance

TEACHER ABSENCE: advise administration in accordance with district policy

BOOKS & SUPPLIES: account for school and district property, as required

PHYSICAL PLANT: advise administration immediately of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions

COMPLETION OF DAILY DUTIES: remain in school after dismissal of students, as necessary to complete daily duties; attend meetings: hold parent conferences, etc.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: follow school regulations regarding emergency procedures

ATTENDANCE: report to work daily at times assigned and remain on thru time prescribed in district policy

FINANCE/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS: responsible for submitting and justifying recommendations to Building Principal or designee

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PARENT CONFERENCES: meet with parents as required to advise them concerning student needs and progress

INTERPRETATION: interpret school policies and programs to students and parents

OTHER

HEALTH: responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees

OTHER DUTIES: responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Effort

Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software

May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

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

Candidate must be able to perform duties of a rigorous work schedule, which may include assisting in lifting, moving, and positioning students

Ability to utilize word processor to type computer generated IEPs, enter grades, student progress reports, and take attendance

Other Information

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check EEOC

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.