SPED Certified Teacher — Inspire At-Risk Youth (AZ)

Rite of Passage; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-P

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a SPED Certified Teacher for Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona to deliver instructional services to at-risk youth on a 180-acre campus. The role requires a valid AZ teaching license, 3+ years of classroom teaching, and the ability to apply instructional strategies and technology to diverse learners.

The schedule is 5 days on, 2 days off, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match after one year, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Possesses a current and valid State teaching credential in English, Math, Science and/or Special Education k-12.
• Have related experience working with at-risk youth
• Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching
• Possess a knowledge of: Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.
• Various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high school aged youth.
• Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles.
• Effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff.
• Technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.
• Have the ability to: Establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas.
• Diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver a consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students.
• Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take the necessary action as outlined in the program procedures.
• Accept additional tasks as assigned including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.
• Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students.
• You will work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

AZ Teaching License

Job description

Rite of Passage is hiring a SPED Certified Teacher for Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona to deliver instructional services to at-risk youth on a 180-acre campus. The role requires a valid AZ teaching license, 3+ years of classroom teaching, and the ability to apply instructional strategies and technology to diverse learners.

The schedule is 5 days on, 2 days off, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match after one year, and paid time off.