Autism-Focused Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. in Phoenix Upper Campus seeks a Certified Special Education Teacher for grades 4-12 to manage a diverse caseload, design lessons, differentiate instruction, and monitor progress toward IEP goals.

You will work under the Campus Director and collaborate with a team to implement best-practice educational models for autism and related neurodiversities. Required: valid Special Education certificate and bachelor’s degree; ABA training and counseling experience

Qualifications

• Must hold a Special Education teaching certificate.
• Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
• Willing to receive ABA training and coaching.
• Ability to manage a caseload and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Engagement and oversight of staff and student caseload in the AZACS classroom learning environment.
• Provide instructional and behavior support for students in the classroom.
• Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists.
• Guide general education and/or uncertified teachers in IEP implementation.
• Weekly lesson planning using AZACS’s board-adapted curriculum.
• Professional development for staff on accommodations, modifications, and implementation.
• Analyze curriculum data to make instructional decisions.
• Maintain ongoing student and parent communication.
• Modification of materials for classrooms as needed.
• Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing.
• Staff communication/feedback.
• Maintain substitute plans in case of absence.
• Maintain flexibility when alternative staffing plans are implemented in case of staff absence.
• Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member.
• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings.
• Complete the required section of METs for students on your caseload.
• Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner.

Skills

IEP implementation

ABA strategies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification

Job description

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. in Phoenix Upper Campus seeks a Certified Special Education Teacher for grades 4-12 to manage a diverse caseload, design lessons, differentiate instruction, and monitor progress toward IEP goals.

You will work under the Campus Director and collaborate with a team to implement best-practice educational models for autism and related neurodiversities. Required: valid Special Education certificate and bachelor’s degree; ABA training and counseling experience