K-8 Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Make a meaningful impact in the classroom while helping students build confidence, independence, and new skills! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in Surprise, AZ, where you’ll provide individualized support, collaborate with school teams, and help students thrive throughout the school year. Provide specialized instruction, accommodations, and curriculum modifications to students with disabilities in alignment with IEP goals, services, and individual learning needs. Collaborate with general education teachers, families, administrators, related service providers, and support staff to promote inclusive instruction and student success. Support students in either an Elementary Resource or a Middle School structured, self-contained (STC-2) classroom, using evidence-based instructional strategies, visual supports, and appropriate curriculum resources. Monitor student progress, maintain IEP-related documentation and data, and implement individualized accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Valid Arizona Special Education Certification (ADE); alternative teaching certifications are not accepted
- Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to obtain and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs through IEP implementation, differentiated instruction, and collaborative service delivery
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized instruction, accommodations, and curriculum modifications to students with disabilities in alignment with IEP goals, services, and individual learning needs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, families, administrators, related service providers, and support staff to promote inclusive instruction and student success.
- Support students in either an Elementary Resource or a Middle School structured, self-contained (STC-2) classroom, using evidence-based instructional strategies, visual supports, and appropriate curriculum resources.
- Monitor student progress, maintain IEP-related documentation and data, and implement individualized accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) match
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
