Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (STRIVE 1)

Osborn Elementary District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to collaborate with team members to develop individualized education programs. The role includes planning and delivering educational services in a self-contained setting and requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, with a preference for those with a Master's Degree and relevant experience. This position aims to support students in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Understanding of state and federal special education laws.
• Experience in developing compliant IEPs and supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and delivering individualized educational services.
• Collaborate with school personnel to develop comprehensive IEPs.
• Facilitate compliant IEP meetings with team members.

Skills

Writing comprehensive individualized educational plans

Organization

Problem solving

Facilitating meetings

Communication, written and oral

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Technology such as Google

Data systems

Smart TVs

Job description

Position Summary

The special education teacher will collaborate with team members including the general education teacher, related services staff, school psychologists, parents and other district personnel to facilitate the development of a comprehensive individualized education program that will support students in the least restrictive environment.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs in a self-contained setting in collaboration with other school personnel.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of

• Disabilities and their educational implications
• State and Federal special education laws, rules, and regulations
• A variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of students
• Modifications to regular classroom curricula as needed
• Assessing students through formal and informal assessments
• Managing student behavior using positive reinforcement
• Effective supervision of instructional assistants
• Develop compliant IEPs, supporting documents and progress reports
• Facilitating compliant IEP meetings, which include all special education team members
• Technology such as Google, data systems, Smart TVs

Skill in

• Writing comprehensive individualized educational plans that include specially designed instruction
• Organization
• Problem solving
• Facilitating meetings
• Communication, written and oral

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience Preferred