Special Education Teacher- Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Great Hearts Online; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 44,360 - 71,750; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Archway Roosevelt in Buckeye, AZ seeks an Exceptional Student Services Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher K-5. The role focuses on planning specially designed instruction and collaboration with education staff to meet IEP goals.

The program offers two certification pathways through Rio Salado College and requires SPED credentials with potential residency in a teacher-in-Residence or Post-Baccalaureate track. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree.
• Commit to enrolling in Rio Salado College Teacher-in-Residence program.
• Certification: SPED certification (AZ Mild to Moderate) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff.
• Draft and maintain IEPs and related paperwork ensuring compliance.
• Lead meetings and communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress.
• Support the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education.

Skills

SPED certification

Cross-Categorical SPED

AZ Mild to Moderate

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

## Special Education Teacher- Elementary (Immediate Opening)Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Buckeye, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-440**Position Title:** Exceptional Student Services Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher K-5**Location:** Great Hearts Archway Roosevelt (555 South Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326)**Salary Range:** $44,360-71,750**Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty*** Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost* Matching 401K program* Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities**Position Summary:** Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.Additionally, Great Hearts has identified two certification pathways through Rio Salado College that allow us to “grow our own” special education teachers, the **ESS** Teacher-in-Residence Program (The TIR) and the **ESS** Post-Baccalaureate program (The Post-Bacc). Both two-year programs result in a special education teaching certificate upon completion of the required coursework to meet the ADE’s criteria. * For the TIR Program, candidates will be hired as a special education teacher/**ESS** Coordinator and fulfill that role while taking classes towards certification with Rio Salado College.* For the Post-Bacc Program, candidates will remain in their current role at Great Hearts while taking classes towards certification with Rio Salado College.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.* Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications* Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines* Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process* Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.* Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.**Required/Preferred Education:** Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred OR Bachelor’s degree. Commit to enrolling in the Teacher-in-Residence program at Rio Salado College and obtaining the Special Education Teaching Certificate – Mild to Moderate Disabilities by the time of employment. **R****equired/Preferred Experience:** 1-2 years of special education experience.**Required/Preferred Skills:** Certifications: SPED certification provision or standard to include, AZ Mild to Moderate, K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED. Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12, or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.ORCertifications: Alternative Teaching with approved area in Mild/Moderate Disabilities. Alternative teaching certificates must be converted to provisional or standard mild to moderate within a two-year period. **Physical Functions:** Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.**US work authorization is****required****, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.****Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.****Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.****This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.****Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**