Middle School ESS Teacher

Sylvania; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoran Science Academy, an A-rated STEM charter school, is hiring a Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. You will provide specially designed instruction to students with IEPs, collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists, and maintain accurate records in compliance with policy.

We value professional collaboration, growth, and high expectations, and seek dedicated educators who are committed to developing the whole child and helping students achieve their curriculum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or Bachelor's with Special Education Certification.
• AZ Teaching Certification or Early Childhood Certification (preferred).
• Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school psychologists, reading specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school administration to provide an integrated plan.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education

Special Education Certification

Job description

Pay: $60,250.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Job description:

Where passion and excellence unite.

Now Hiringfor the 2026-2027 School Year

Sonoran Science Academy, an A-rated STEM charter school, is seeking dedicated teachers who are passionate about student learning and committed to developing the whole child. This role goes beyond the classroom-ideal candidates bring strong instruction, contribute to student activities, and actively collaborate with colleagues to continuously grow their practice.

Since 2001, Sonoran Schools has been a leader in K-12 STEM education, serving diverse communities across the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. We provide a rigorous, integrated STEM curriculum paired with meaningful extracurricular opportunities, fostering a lifelong love of learning and preparing students to be responsible, productive members of society.

We value a professional culture built on collaboration, growth, and high expectations. Educators here are supported, challenged, and encouraged to refine their craft and make a lasting impact.

Our Mission: The mission of Sonoran Schools is to foster critical thinking, engaging all students in a rigorous, STEM-focused, college-prep curriculum, delivered by a dedicated educational community that celebrates diversity, where students aspire to be tomorrow's leaders.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to students with IEPs
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, reading specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school administration to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students in their least restrictive environments.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like. Communicate these objectives to students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Write review of existing data reports and Individualized Education Plans for students.
• Conduct meetings with families of students with IEPs and Review of Existing Data meetings.
• Performs other necessary duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Capable of designing lesson plans to meet student needs and school & state requirements.
• Able to employ varied teaching strategies and best practices that effectively teaches the curriculum.
• Ability to identify individual student needs.
• Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession by utilizing resources for professional development therefore, improving the education that is provided.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education OR
• Bachelor's Degree with Special Education Certification
• AZ Teaching Certification or Early Childhood Certification (preferred)
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card