Special Education Teacher

Onward Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with a Maricopa County school district in Arizona to hire Middle School Special Education Resource Room Teachers. You will deliver targeted instruction in a resource room setting for middle school students who need specialized support while remaining in the general education environment for most of the day.

The role emphasizes small-group and individualized instruction, with a focus on reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills, aligned with

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified in Special Education.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with IEPs, accommodations, and related services.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource room instruction in small groups or one-to-one.
• Implement targeted interventions to support academics and social skills.
• Monitor progress and document progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and staff.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Disability experience

Collaboration

Student-centered

Education

Special Education certification

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a school district in Maricopa County, AZ to find dedicated and compassionate Middle School Special Education Resource Room Teachers to support students who benefit from targeted, specialized instruction while continuing to participate in the general education setting.

Position Overview

The Resource Room Teacher provides small-group and/or individualized instruction to middle school aged students/ high school aged students who need additional support in specific academic or social-emotional areas. Students typically spend the majority of their school day in general education classrooms and receive specialized instruction in the resource room for part of the day.

What Is a Resource Room?

A resource room is a specialized, pull-out instructional setting where students receive additional support for part of their school day. Instruction is generally provided in a small-group or individual setting and focuses on specific areas of need. Students in a resource program are typically able to participate in the general education classroom for most of the day but benefit from targeted interventions and specialized instruction to address areas of difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in a resource room/pull-out setting
• Work with students individually or in small groups based on their specific needs
• Provide targeted instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills
• Reinforce and build skills that students may be struggling with in the general education classroom
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with students' IEP goals
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions as needed
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student goals and services
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress-monitoring data
• Support students in becoming more independent and successful within the general education environment

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed or certified in Special Education
• Experienced working with students with disabilities
• Comfortable providing both individual and small-group instruction
• Knowledgeable about IEPs, accommodations, and specialized instruction
• Collaborative and communicative with school teams
• Patient, compassionate, and student-centered
• Committed to helping students build academic skills and independence

Why Join Onward Education?

At Onward Education, we connect passionate educators with school communities where their skills and experience can make a meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting our educators throughout the hiring process and beyond.

Employer Details

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.