(Glendale) Part-Time Special Education Teacher for 2026-2027 SY (August Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Glendale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, starting in August. This role involves providing instruction and classroom management for students with special needs, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting students' academic, social, and personal care needs. The teacher will work with students individually and in small groups, create instructional materials, establish positive behavior, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators. Responsibilities also include monitoring student progress, recordkeeping, managing supplies, assisting with student transportation and supervision during meals and recess, administering student testing, and performing other related duties. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, Special Education state certification, experience teaching K-8 Special Education, technological proficiency, and strong skills in communication, instruction, curriculum development, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Special Education state certification.
Experience teaching Special Education in grades K-8.
Confidence and enthusiasm to quickly learn and utilize technology.
Knowledge and understanding of state and/or national content standards.
Strong skills in working with students with diverse needs and skill levels.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong instruction skills.
Strong curriculum skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Strong multitasking skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong decision making skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and classroom management services with special needs students.
Provide the necessary tools needed for performance, success and advancement.
Provide compensation and benefits that enhance their quality of life.
Encourage creative expression in their chosen profession.
Provide leadership while encouraging individual participation in the achievement of our school's mission.
Behavioral support which includes physical management.
Provide instruction to whole group, individual students and small groups of students.
Provide students in achieving academic success to include social integration and personal care and supervision.
Devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each child.
Developing and preparing instructional materials and training modules.
Establishing and reinforcing acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
Provides support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
Implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
Recordkeeping for the instructional program and student records.
Providing inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Monitor and assist with transporting students to and from school and on field trips.
Monitor and assist students during meal and recess periods.
Use a variety of activities and materials.
Administering student testing administration and scoring.
Develops and maintained effective collaborations with teachers, parents, administrators and community partners.
Work with students on a one-to-one basis including students with sensory, cognitive, emotional and/or physical disabilities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Providing the appropriate accommodations and modifications to the set curriculum for their students.
Identifying the individual needs of their students.
Creating a supportive and effective learning environment.
Ensuring their students have the resources they need to succeed.