Self-Contained SPED Teacher - IEP & Collaboration Lead

Osborn Elementary District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a dedicated special education teacher to collaborate with multiple team members, including general education teachers and school psychologists. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing individualized education programs (IEPs) and ensuring effective delivery of educational services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education is required, and a Master's Degree is preferred. Strong skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Understanding state and federal special education laws.
• Ability to assess students through formal and informal assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized educational services for special needs.
• Collaborate with school personnel to develop IEPs.
• Supervise instructional assistants effectively.

Skills

Writing comprehensive individualized educational plans

Organization

Problem solving

Facilitating meetings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

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