Special Education Teacher - Phoenix, Arizona

Sunbelt Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a full-time, contract-based Special Education Teacher to support students in a focused self-contained program from August 3 to May 21, 2027.

The role emphasizes intensive behavioral and academic supports, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and documentation of interventions; onsite instruction only.

Applicants must hold AZ teaching license and K-12 special education certificate, IVP card, and experience with IEPs; EEEI training preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Standard Arizona Secondary Teaching License.
• Current K-12 Special Education Certificate.
• IVP Fingerprint Card required.
• Experience creating and documenting IEPs per guidelines.
• Experience with students with emotional disabilities or diverse needs.
• EEEI training preferred, or willingness to participate in staff development.
• Onsite instruction only; remote/virtual not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead a self-contained classroom for students requiring intensive behavioral and academic supports
• Tailor instruction and activities to meet unique student needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement and document interventions
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to effective instruction and student support
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages growth and positive interactions

Skills

Special Education

Arizona License

IVP Fingerprint

IEP Documentation

Staff Collaboration

Onsite Instruction

Job description

Step into a rewarding, contract-based role supporting students in a specialized educational setting near Phoenix, AZ. This full-time position spans from August 3 to May 21, 2027, and focuses on providing intensive self-contained instruction for students with autism and those requiring structured behavioral support. Your ability to create positive, productive learning environments will help students who face emotional and regulatory challenges achieve meaningful growth.

Key Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Standard Arizona Secondary Teaching License
• Hold a current K-12 Special Education Certificate
• Maintain an IVP Fingerprint Card
• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities or diverse learning needs, including those at-risk, exceptional, limited English proficient, or from varied backgrounds
• Demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other special services documentation compliant with district, state, and federal guidelines
• Prior experience supporting students prosocial and self-regulatory skills
• E.E.E.I. (Essential Elements of Effective Instruction) training preferred, or willingness to participate in staff development
• Availability for onsite instruction only (remote/virtual is not accepted)

Responsibilities:

• Lead a self-contained classroom for students requiring intensive behavioral and academic supports
• Tailor instruction and classroom activities to meet unique student needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement and document interventions
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to effective instruction and student support
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student growth, engagement, and positive interactions

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students who benefit most from individualized attention. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to apply your skills in a dynamic school environment.