Campus Special Education Teacher (Push-In)- Tucson Campus
About The Position
Campus Certified Special Education Teacher (Push-In) - Tucson Campus (K-2nd & 6-12th grade) AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director and Assistant Director of Special Education, the Campus Special Education Teacher will support the development of IEPs, implementation of SDI, progress monitoring, and overall student success in our programs. Candidates must be experienced in the correct design, implementation, and oversight of research-based educational strategies for students with disabilities, ABA teaching strategies, and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings. The Master Special Education Teacher will work hand-in-hand with the school leadership to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best practices education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years teaching special education
- Required: Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Nice To Haves
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
- Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate IEP Service and delivery of Specially Designed Instruction for designated students
- Manage all aspects of the IEP, including scheduling meetings, completing paperwork, and monitoring progress.
- Manage educational programming for students on caseload
- Support classroom staff in the implementation of each IEP
- Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
- Oversight of staff in creating a safe learning environment
- Oversight of accommodations and modifications to the adopted curriculum
- Analyze IEP data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
- Parent communication
- Training and oversight of structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
- Staff communication/feedback
- Collaboration with ABA Managers for behavior and/or data analysis
- Maintain substitute plans in case of absence
- Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
- Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
- Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Paid Time Off (80 hours), Paid Federal Holidays, and Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
- Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with a company match
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
