Special Education Teacher (Phoenix West)

AACTE Connect360; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AACTE in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Special Education Teacher to develop and deliver specialized instruction for students with disabilities under the guidance of the campus Principal and Superintendent, with support from the program coordinator. This role also requires evaluating student progress and managing IEPs in line with state mandates.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, team coordination for service delivery, and the use of approved curriculum to meet individualized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in teaching with specialization in special education is required.
• AZ Special Education Certification or Alternative SPED Certification is required.
• Current AZ teaching license in required content area or progression to AZ cert/license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements annual IEP plans with present levels and goals.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instructional techniques as needed.
• Completes district and state reporting requirements accurately.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services per each student's IEP.
• Serves as primary contact for parents/guardians and schedules team meetings.
• Trains and supervises classroom aides and para-professionals.

Skills

IEP management

Behavior management

Collaboration with parents

Assistive technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

AZ Special Education Certification

Arizona teaching license

Tools

iPads

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