Special Education Teacher K-5

Great Hearts Academies; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher for K-5 at the Buckeye campus. You will design instruction, support inclusion, and coordinate related services to maximize student participation in the general classroom.

Responsibilities include drafting IEPs, communicating with families, and partnering with educators to implement accommodations and modifications aligned with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• SPED certification or equivalent as listed is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specially designed instructions for students.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff on accommodations.
• Draft and maintain IEPs, PWNs, and evaluation paperwork per guidelines.
• Plan and facilitate meetings through the special education process.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and staff about student progress.
• Manage transition for new enrollees eligible for special education services.

Skills

SPED Certification

Cross-Categorical SPED

AZ Mild to Moderate

K-12 SPED

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

$55,360-71,750

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars 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.

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

Required/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.

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.