Special Education Teacher

Accel; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school breaks

Federal holidays observed

Job summary

Accel in Tempe, AZ is seeking a dedicated educator for a 10‑month Special Education teaching position. Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:30pm. The role serves ages 5–22 and focuses on individualized education plans and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and behavioral supports.

The incumbent will develop IEPs, monitor progress, coordinate MET and IEP meetings, and supervise paraprofessionals in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and instructional programs.
• Provide ongoing evaluations of student progress and recommended curriculum accommodations.
• Coordinate IEP scheduling and participate in MET and IEP meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and supervise classroom paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs.
• Provide ongoing evaluations of students' progress and recommendations.
• Maintain professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of progress.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals and apply behavior intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Background check required

Job description

Work Schedule & Paid Breaks

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
• 10 Month Position (August-May)
• Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
• Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends

Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (includes but are not limited to):

• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of students' progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping system
• Provide supervision and direction to classroom Paraprofessionals and implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management
• Physically intervene or provide physical assistance in the classroom
• Serve as a Coordinator that manages IEP scheduling and participates and helps facilitate MET and IEP meetings
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in the area being hired to teach
• Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check