Special Education Teacher: IEP Leader for Inclusion

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at our West Valley campus. The role requires a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card, teaching certification, and a passion for inclusive education.

You will adapt instruction, collaborate with general education staff, and support IEP processes to help diverse learners succeed in a standards-aligned program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Teaching Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials aligned to IEPs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and support inclusion students.
• Communicate with parents, administrators, and other professionals for IEP meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator between special ed. and general education teachers.
• Update IEPs and data reports with team input.
• Complete report cards and progress reports for each student.
• Assist staff in identifying interventions for students in Student Study Team.
• Maintain accurate student data for grading and IEP progress.
• Attend professional meetings and training to improve practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

Teaching Certificate

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

*** Special Education Teachers Eligible for SPED Stipend ***

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for our campuses in the West Valley. Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess, or be willing to obtain, an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning for inclusion students.
• Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
• Gather relative information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.
• Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching Certificate

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation:

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint card
• Copy of current Special Education teaching certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Additional applicable certificates and endorsements

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail]