High School Special Education Teacher – IEP Champion

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k investment options including"

Job summary

American Leadership Academy is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at the West Valley campus. The role requires an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, a valid teaching certificate, and a Bachelor’s degree, with responsibilities spanning IEP facilitation, collaboration with general education staff, and ongoing engagement with families.

The position emphasizes inclusive practice, data-driven progress, and ongoing professional development, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Teaching Certificate required or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials to meet IEPs and diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to curriculum and support inclusion students.
• Communicate with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
• Serve as IEP facilitator and coordinate between special education and general education teachers.
• Gather information from team members and write or update IEPs and data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports for each student.
• Assist staff in identifying interventions for students in Student Study Team processes.
• Maintain student data to monitor IEP goals and school grading systems.
• Attend professional meetings and training to maintain professional competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Vistancia High School campus located in the West Valley. 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 adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning 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 responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

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]