Non-Certified High School Science Teacher - Main Campus
About The Position
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. Our AZACS Teacher’s Academy will provide those with a bachelor's degree the potential to advance their career through hands-on learning, comprehensive training, and support from certified educational professionals. We are seeking experienced Classroom Teachers to deliver instruction in alignment with campus leadership. Under supervision, teachers will implement AZACS’s curriculum and students’ IEP goals within a structured classroom model. Candidates must have expertise in classroom teaching and ABA strategies, with proven experience in school settings. The role requires the ability to be trained, coached, and to support behavioral staff. Classroom Teachers will collaborate with SPED Campus Leadership and the ABA Manager to apply best-practice methods for students on the autism spectrum and related disorders.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities in a classroom environment is preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Enrollment in the AZACS Teaching Certification program or a college/university certification program is required after obtaining a bachelor's degree
- Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
- Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
- Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead teacher and point person in a classroom
- Work with a classroom team that includes work with a classroom teacher
- Ensure that the classroom support staff are implementing instructional strategies and lessons as set forth
- Create a safe and effective learning environment
- Weekly lesson planning for instruction of state standards
- Provide daily feedback to support staff
- Participate in regular observations and in-the-moment coaching from campus leadership, and report data with high fidelity and analyze data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
- Regular parent communication following AZACS guidelines
- Modification of materials to meet student needs and IEP requirements
- Maintain substitute plans in case of absence
- Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
- Contribute to IEPs as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned by the administration
Benefits
- A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
- Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance!
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
- 401K with a company match
- Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities, including obtaining an Arizona Mild/Moderate teacher certification free (estimated value of $15,000!)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
