Special Education Teacher - Visual Impairment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a Special Education Teacher- Visual Impairment to join our staff in a dynamic school setting. The role focuses on delivering individualized education with a commitment to helping all students reach their potential.

Responsibilities include creating IEPs, communicating progress with families, and collaborating with on-site therapists to maintain a safe, productive classroom environment. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Special Education Certificate per AZ DOE requirements.
• AZ Teaching Licensure required.
• Specific certifications such as CC for Cross Category Specialists may be required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student.
• Communicate progress and struggles with staff and families.
• 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 support progress.
• Invite family participation in each student’s educational progress.
• Create and distribute quarterly progress reports.
• Coordinate with on-site therapists regarding behavioral issues.
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

IEP writing

IEP meetings

K-12 experience

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Special Education Certificate (AZ)

AZ Teaching Licensure

Early Childhood Education Certificate (where applicable)

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.