Special Education Teacher (Tempe)

Accel; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accel, a private nonprofit serving children and young adults with disabilities, seeks a qualified educator for a 10-month position in Tempe, AZ. You will design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and instructional programs for students aged 5–22, with ongoing progress evaluations.

You will work with parents, coordinate IEP scheduling, and lead meetings (MET/IEP). The role includes supervising classroom paraprofessionals, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Must obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card; employment contingent on background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs.
• Provide ongoing evaluations of students' progress and adjust curriculum and accommodations.
• Maintain professional communication with parents/caregivers and inform them of student progress.

Skills

IEP development

Progress evaluations

Paraprofessional supervision

Behavior intervention

Family communication

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

MET/IEP meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Work Schedule & Paid Breaks

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
• 10 Month Position (August-May)
• Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
• Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends

Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (includes but are not limited to):

• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of students' progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping system
• Provide supervision and direction to classroom Paraprofessionals and implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management
• Physically intervene or provide physical assistance in the classroom
• Serve as a Coordinator that manages IEP scheduling and participates and helps facilitate MET and IEP meetings
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in the area being hired to teach
• Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance CardEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check