Educator

Gesher Disability Resources; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance potential

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gesher Disability Resources seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction for students facing learning challenges, primarily in Jewish Day Schools. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and familiarity with intervention methodologies. The position is full-time, offering health insurance, and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience teaching students with learning disabilities.
• Experience in K-8 academic subjects and high school preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be task-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students with learning challenges.
• Complete progress reports and updates as requested.
• Attend team meetings during routine hours.

Skills

Special education experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Jewish traditions

Familiarity with intervention methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Arizona State Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Student Support Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (pull-out, 1:1, small group)

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, exact schedule varies based upon student/school/camp schedules.

REPORTING TO: Director, Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Ideal candidate will have special education classroom experience, K-12. Provide direct services for students exhibiting learning challenges (diagnosed or suspected Learning Disability) in Jewish Day Schools, which may be an Orthodox setting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct instruction using classroom and/or alternative/modified curriculum; 1:1 or small group
• Complete regular updates for internal use and progress reports, as requested
• Other duties pertaining to the agency as requested and/or assigned
• Attend Team meetings (scheduled during routine hours)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Full-time - based on experience and schedule; health insurance potential; paid holidays

Part-time - based on experience and schedule, up to 25 hrs/week; no benefits; no paid time off.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge/experience in Jewish religion, traditions, rituals, holidays and Hebrew a plus
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching students with learning disabilities
• Experience in all academic subjects, K-8
• High school (9-12) experience a plus
• Task-oriented, flexible and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Prefer experience/familiarity with intervention methodology (Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, SIPPS…)

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with current Arizona State Certification. Master’s degree earned or working toward preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS / LOCATION: primary locations in Phoenix, Arizona; throughout Valley as needed; modest dress required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / DEMANDS: Standing, walking, climbing stairs, repetitive motions, bending, stretching. Note, the main work locations are older buildings and not required to be ADA compliant.

SAFETY: MUST PRACTICE AND PROMOTE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES