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

Sun Valley Academy•Glendale, AZ

11d•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 special needs students, developing 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, manage student behavior, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators. Responsibilities also include recordkeeping, managing equipment and supplies, assisting with student transportation and supervision during meals and recess, administering student testing, and working with students with diverse disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, advanced degree preferred.
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, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.

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.