Special Education Teacher - Visual Impairment

Pediatric Developmental Services; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) invites applications for a Special Education Teacher - Visual Impairment in Anthem, AZ. You will develop and implement IEPs, collaborate with staff and families, and support students to reach their potential in an engaging school setting.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, AZ Special Education Certificate, AZ Teaching Licensure, related certifications, and experience with K-12 and IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Special Education Certificate per AZ DOE requirements.
• Arizona Teaching Licensure is required.
• Specific additional certification may be required depending on role.
• Experience with IEP writing, meetings, and K-12 settings.
• Strong collaboration with staff and families is expected.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute IEPs for each student in your care.
• Communicate progress and struggles to families and staff.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and obtain approval from administrators.
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school.
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to support progress.
• Invite family members to participate in educational progress.
• Create and distribute quarterly progress reports.
• Collaborate with on-site therapists on disciplinary and behavioral issues.
• Maintain a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

IEP Writing

Family Communication

K-12 Experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Special Education Certificate (AZ DOE)

Arizona Teaching Licensure

Early Childhood Education Certificate

CC for Cross Category Specialists

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher- Visual Impairment to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

Competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Shall possess a Special Education Certificate (according to AZ Department of Education requirements)
• Shall possess an Arizona Teaching Licensure
• Shall have specific certification where applicable - examples: Early Childhood Education Certificate, CC for Cross Category Specialists
• Shall have experience with IEP writing, meetings etc
• Experience working with K-12 children

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist and educator that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.