Elementary Special Education Teacher, Sierra Vista, AZ

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k investment options

Job summary

A charter school is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Sierra Vista, AZ. Candidates must be certified, possess or be willing to obtain an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card. Responsibilities include modifying curriculum, working on IEPs, and collaborating with educational staff. The role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess, or be willing to obtain, an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Experience in developing and adapting curriculum for various learning modalities is preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop daily curriculum techniques specific to students with different learning modalities.
• Communicate with parents, administrators, and other professionals for IEP meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between staff.
• Maintain appropriate student data to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings to improve competencies.
• Attend meetings and trainings to enhance professional skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership and team collaboration skills

Positive interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and self-management skills

Planning, execution and problem solving skills

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Teaching Certificate

Job description

*** Special Education Teachers Eligible for SPED Stipend ***

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for our campus located in Sierra Vista, AZ. Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess, or be willing to obtain, an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Modify and develop daily curriculum techniques specific to students with different learning modalities.
• Develop approved lesson plans to meet the standards of the curriculum within the classroom and assist in developing lesson plans for inclusion students.
• Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
• Gather relative information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.
• Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilitiesCommitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching Certificate

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation:

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint card
• Copy of current Special Education teaching certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Additional applicable certificates and endorsements

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail]