Special Education Teacher (Preschool) 2026-27 School Year

Paycom; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Employee assistance and mental health

Job summary

Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, AZ seeks a full-time Special Education Teacher for a nine-month position. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver individualized instruction under IEPs and FERPA guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Special Education, Arizona teaching certificate, CPR/First Aid, and experience with PECS and Structured Teaching. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; Master’s degree preferred.
• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Experience with PECS and Structured Teaching preferred.
• Experience in teaching a self-contained classroom.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of IEP management systems.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by AZ DPS, or ability to obtain.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired to adapt lessons.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Provides IEP-related case management and ensures compliance with federal/state requirements.
• Delivers direct instruction per individual education plans.
• Maintains accurate data records as required.
• Provides coaching and training to classroom staff on IEPs.
• Supervises and evaluates paraprofessionals.
• Maintains communication with parents/guardians.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with effective classroom management.
• Coordinates health monitoring andSupports para-educators' attention to health needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Overview

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. FBC serves blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages through family and infant support, college and career readiness, adult transition services, a braille and large print library, a prison braille program, and one of the largest preschools of its kind in the country. As a well-established leader in the visually impaired community, FBC emphasizes innovation and solutions, empowering all people we serve to achieve greater confidence and independence. FBC’s workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of nonprofits in the country with 95% of employees recommending the organization as a great place to work. Join FBC and help ensure that every person with a visual impairment in Arizona has access to quality services and resources.

This is a full‑time, nine‑month position with full benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid breaks and holidays, retirement plan with employer contribution, employee assistance and mental health support programs, fun employee events, and more.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired to adapt lessons
• Maintains all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Provides case management services for students on individual education plans (IEP) including all requirements related to the IEP and compliance of federal, state and district regulations/requirements
• Provides direct instruction to students as specified in the individual education plans
• Maintains accurate and complete data records as required
• Provides coaching and training to classroom staff based on students' individual education plans
• Supervises and evaluates classroom Paraprofessionals
• Maintains on‑going communication (written and verbal) with parents/guardians
• Provides a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management plan
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Collaborates with related service providers
• Coordinates and monitors each student’s daily, routine medical needs including monitoring overall health, monitoring and documenting seizure activity, and provides direction and supervision of para‑educators’ attention to these needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university
• Current Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate required
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Experience with PECS System and Structured Teaching (preferred)
• Experience in teaching a self‑contained classroom
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of IEP management systems
• Article 9 certification
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to attain a Clearance Card