Special Education Teacher - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus

FullBloom; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI Phoenix seeks a dedicated special education teacher to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. You will collaborate with school teams and families, implement evidence-based learning models, and maintain IEPs and BIPs to support student growth.

Responsibilities include delivering personalized lesson plans, applying behavior management strategies, and ensuring student safety. A valid special education teaching credential and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing evidence-based learning models.
• Ability to diagnose learning, social, and emotional gaps.
• Commitment to ongoing feedback and growth.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps.
• Collaborate with school teams and families to guide students.
• Develop individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management, including de-escalation when needed.
• Maintain IEPs, BIPs, incident reports, and high-risk forms.
• Record and track student progress toward goals.
• Supervise students during transitions in the school.

Skills

Special education

Classroom management

Student assessment

IEP documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Teaching credential in special education

Job description

Overview

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid teaching credential in special education.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.

• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.

• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.

• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.

• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.