Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (STRIVE 1) $5000 stipend

Encanto Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRIVE 1 stipend

Job summary

Encanto Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (STRIVE 1) to collaborate with general education staff, related services, and families to develop a comprehensive IEP that supports students in the least restrictive environment.

The role includes planning and delivering individualized services, creating progress reports, and participating in IEP meetings; starting date is immediate, and a $5,000 stipend is attached.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in a self-contained special education setting is desirable.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver individualized educational services in a self-contained setting.
• Collaborate with general education staff and related services to support students.
• Create compliant IEPs and progress reports, and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

Writing comprehensive IEPs

Organization

Problem solving

Facilitating meetings

Communication, written and oral

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Experience Preferred

Tools

Google

Data systems

Smart TVs

Job description

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (STRIVE 1) $5000 stipend

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Job Details

Job ID: 5525678

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

• 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,500 to $61,500 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Boyle , Director, Student Services


• Encanto Elementary School


• Email: [e-mail]