Special Education Substitute: Empower Students & Behavior

LEARN Academy; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LEARN Academy, formerly Desert Choice Schools, is seeking a Substitute Teacher to work with students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves behavioral interventions, documentation, and collaboration with behavior technicians to support classroom management and instruction.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree and an AZ substitute teaching certificate; PCMA certification is a plus. This is an on-site role within a private K-12 setting in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active and valid Substitute or other Education teaching certificate issued by AZ State Department of Education.
• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students preferred. PCMA certified is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows a school schedule
• Work variable days/hours
• Collaborate and able to receive feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur
• Must have the ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees)

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

LEARN Academy, formerly Desert Choice Schools, is seeking a Substitute Teacher to work with students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves behavioral interventions, documentation, and collaboration with behavior technicians to support classroom management and instruction.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree and an AZ substitute teaching certificate; PCMA certification is a plus. This is an on-site role within a private K-12 setting in Arizona.