Special Education Teacher (Phoenix West)

Jobtome; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher to develop and provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities under school leadership guidance. The role includes evaluating student progress, managing IEPs, and ensuring compliance with state and district mandates.

Responsibilities include coordinating services within each IEP, training classroom staff, and maintaining strong communication with parents and guardians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and AZ SPED certification required.
• Arizona teaching license in the required content area or progress to obtain AZ cert/license.
• Experience developing and managing IEPs and coordinating with the school team.
• Experience working with students with behavior and emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess student progress and adjust instructional techniques as needed.
• Complete district and state reporting requirements.
• Comply with district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Support in special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Coordinate delivery of services in each student’s IEP.
• Develop individualized instruction using approved curriculum.
• Create and implement annual IEPs with goals and services.
• Provide direction and supervision to educational assistants.
• Address parent/guardian communications and meetings.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Behavior management

Parent communication

Technology use (iPads)

Education

Bachelors in Special Education

AZ SPED certification or eligible

Job description

Now Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Looking for your next opportunity in Special Education? Join our team and earn a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus while making a lasting impact on students every day.

Job Summary

The Certified Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities under the direction of the campus Principal and Superintendent with direct support from the program coordinator. This role also requires the evaluation and assessment of student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandate due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional techniques.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Complies with all school, board of director policies, and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Supports in special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources as provided through The ACES approved curriculum.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with TSS (Para-pros) team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies for the classroom and team.
• Serves as primary contact for parents/guardians.
• Works directly with parents/guardians, districts, and charter referral sources.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community providers regarding the students.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities outside the classroom.
• Performs other duties of a like or similar nature apparent or assigned.
• Trains and provides consultation to classroom TSS (para-pros) regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area - AZ Special Education Certification or Alternative SPED Certification (required)
• Current Arizona teaching license in required content area or progress to get AZ cert/license

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or to adult size body weight with two-to-three-person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. Usage of CPI.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance