Special Education Teacher

EmotiCare, Inc.; Lake Montezuma (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Emoticare is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher to support youth in a behavioral health and therapeutic educational setting, with flexible scheduling and potential virtual or hybrid delivery.

The role focuses on IEP-driven services within a therapeutic residential program, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education Teaching Certification.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in Special Education, Education, or Behavioral Health.
• Experience with emotional/behavioral needs preferred.
• Knowledge of IEPs, accommodations, and behavioral interventions.
• Experience in therapeutic residential or alternative education settings preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support youth with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs via IEP-driven services in a therapeutic residential program.
• Collaboration, consultation, documentation, and occasional direct instructional support.
• Services may be provided virtually or in a hybrid capacity; work with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Certified Special Education Teacher

Location: Rimrock Arizona 86335

Schedule: Flexible

Emoticare is looking for a Certified Special Education Teacher to join our compassionate team supporting youth in a behavioral health and therapeutic educational setting.

This is a meaningful, flexible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who need patience, understanding, and strong educational support.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support youth with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs through IEP-driven services within a therapeutic residential program. Work may include collaboration, consultation, documentation, and occasional direct instructional support. Services may be provided virtually or in a hybrid capacity.

You’ll work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on helping students grow academically, emotionally, and behaviorally.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Special Education Teaching Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred in Special Education, Education, or Behavioral Health)

• Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs preferred

• Strong understanding of IEPs, accommodations, and behavioral interventions

• Experience in therapeutic, residential, or alternative education settings preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Position Highlights

• Part-time / Contract role

• Flexible scheduling

• Virtual or hybrid options available

• Small, meaningful caseload

• Immediate opportunity