Middle School ELA Functional Academic SPED Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus
About The Position
AZACS is growing and invites applications for an award-winning team. Under the supervision and direction of Campus Leadership, the Certified Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a caseload of students while preparing lesson plans, instructing students, evaluating and monitoring students’ performance, and advancing student achievement. The teacher will differentiate instruction for various learners and collaborate with a team to plan and support instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals. Commitment to professional development through workshops and coaching is expected. Candidates should have a passion for students on the spectrum and a willingness to be trained and coached in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. The role supports a caseload of students and implements a best-practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum and those with other related disorders.
Requirements
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Special Education Teaching Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities
- At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Engaged in the oversight of staff and student caseload
- Provided instructional support for students enrolled in the on-site school
- Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists
- Professional development for staff on modifications and implementation
- Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
- Ongoing Student and Parent Communication
- Modification of materials for classrooms as needed
- Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
- Staff communication/feedback
- Maintain substitute plans in case of the Lead Instructor's absence
- Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
- Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings
- Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
- Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
- Consistent and regular attendance is a key requirement of this position.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals and behavior specialists working with students who have disabilities.
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
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
- Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with a company match
- Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
