We are hiring Special Education Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Your experience and grade level preference will be discussed further in your interview. We are not a host school and do not sponsor J-1 applicants
POSITION SUMMARY
While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide proper and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Arizona Certification in Special Education in either SLD or Cross Categorical
- Highly Qualified as required by IDEA 2004
- Master's Degree in Special Education (preferred)
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- SEI Endorsement Required
- Knowledge of Arizona Special Education statutes and IDEA law
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Plan and implement direct instruction in all core subject areas as needed per IEPMaintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional opportunitiesInstruct individuals and groupsMonitors student progressTracks data on monitoring and IEP goalsAdapts or Modifies curriculum as needed for appropriate instructional level of studentsFollows special education department procedures for developing, holding, and turning in student documentation, including, but not limited to, IEPs, MET reports, Progress notes, and report cards.Maintains effective contact with parentsAdministers, scores, and writes reports for achievement testingCollaborates with general education teachers having students on IEPs in their classesTrains paraprofessionals to support students in general education classes both academically and behaviorally and to gather data on goalsParticipates in Professional Leaning Committees when appropriateEnsures appropriate accommodations are in place for the general education classroom teachers to implementDevelops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each studentConducts IEPs in "real-time."Serves as a team member for FBA and PBIP planAdministers assessments to students on caseload, including but not limited to : STARS, DIBELS, state-wide testIf appropriate, develops transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for post-secondary study.Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when appropriateAttends staff meetings and serves on committees as requiredMay be required to participate in student meetings that occur beyond the staff's work assignment scheduleOther duties as assignedCORE VALUES & PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Knowledge of sound, research-based, and approved instructional practices for students with disabilitiesKnowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instructionKnowledge of basic special education procedures and deadlinesSkill in both oral and written communicationSkill in providing direct instruction based on a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Arizona College and Career Ready StandardsSkill in using computers, SMART board, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentationAbility to assess student needs through academic assessmentsAbility to write goals and implement instructional strategies based on assessmentsAbility to develop and implement an IEPAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration, and the communityAbility to collaborate and work in teamsAbility, if appropriate, to maintain current NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification.Ability to create and update special education records using an online IEP systemPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, and controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds. The employee may have to safely physically restrain a student from hurting themself or others.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
