Long-Term Special Education Substitute — Virtual Classrooms

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is looking for a Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. This role involves on-site presence while delivering virtual instruction. Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, ensuring adherence to school policies, and collaborating with staff to support student success. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to educational excellence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans provided by the teacher.
• Ensure adherence to school and district policies.
• Help maintain a positive and orderly environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff for educational continuity.
• Observe and report on student progress.
• Encourage student participation.
• Communicate with parents and other professionals.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Assist in identifying interventions for students.
• Maintain student data for grading and IEP goals.

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

Teaching Certificate

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

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 Long-TermSpecial Education Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for our ALA Virtual campus. This role requires an on-site presence, while instruction will be delivered virtually. 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:

• Implement lesson plans provided by the teacher.
• Ensure that all school and district policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Help maintain a positive and orderly environment.
• Work with other teachers and staff to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the educational experience for students.
• Observe and report on student progress, behavior, and engagement.
• Encourage student participation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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