What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at The Haven Montessori School?
2025/26 Special Education Teacher
Full-Time, 180 day contract; beginning 8/4/2025
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Be a part of a dedicated team focused on the success of all students!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid Arizona Department of Education Special Education K-12 certification with English content area required
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in education, special education, or other education-related fields.
- Experience in a public and/or Montessori school setting.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Reports directly to the Assistant Director in all pertinent matters or areas of concern;
- Assist with development and implementation of an overall academic support program for specified age levels in conjunction with the teachers’ individual needs for each class. This may include lesson planning, presenting group lessons, providing additional follow-up support to individual students, supporting Assistant Director, substituting, etc.;
- Provide Special Education instruction to students on IEP as directed by the Assistant Director;
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of IEP Pro software, Special Ed requirements and individual student IEPs and 504 plans.
- Demonstrates competency to deliver a multi-dimensional program that supports the needs of individual children within the Montessori framework;
- Is open to continuous self-improvement and self-evaluation with evidence of improvement and development based on the differentiated staffing model;
- Evidence of basic computer literacy/competency;
- Demonstrates competency to deliver an educational program based on the individual child;
- Models positive attitudes and courteous behavior for all children and adults and will prepare all other visitors and teachers to model the same respect when working with children in this area;
- Demonstrates competency to provide effective, innovative instruction with a balance of Montessori materials integrated with the Arizona State Standards;
- Assist Assistant Director with coordination of annual standardized testing
- Implementation of ELL program and testing
- Analyzes standardized test results with the Directors
- Coordinates Move on When Reading requirements
The Haven Montessori School offers a supportive and positive work environment, with many opportunities for individual growth.
- A flexible benefit allocation included in gross pay
- 8 days paid time off, 3 professional development days, in addition to many school breaks and holidays
- Discounted tuition for preschool students
- Salary commensurate with education and experience according to Haven Montessori’s compensation schedule.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, fill out this application:
https://havenmontessori.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Application-for-Employment.pdf
E-mail your application, cover letter and resume to info@havenmontessori.org
Please no phone calls.
To learn more about the Haven Montessori School please visit www.havenmontessori.org
The Haven Montessori Children’s House and Charter School and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.