Special Education Teacher

Devereux•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? If you answered YES to either of these questions, you belong here. Apply Today! $5,000 Hiring Bonus! Located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the heart of Scottsdale, Devereux Arizona’s 24-hour RTC and Therapeutic School, has the capacity to serve 52 children. The campus is a safe and supportive environment that supports youth, ages 5 to 17, who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse challenges. Our on-site day school is year-round with 225 instructional/grading/in-service days, 35 preset holiday break days, 19 additional float days, and accumulated sick time ( number of days are subject to change with school year ). We work with students on social/communication skills, coping mechanisms, verbal/physical aggression, and emotional/behavioral challenges that impact overall functioning. As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop lesson plans and proficiently deliver curriculum using available digital teaching methods and educational models that are aligned with state standards. Our classroom sizes range from 8-12 students with a 6:1 student-to-staff ratio, including 1-2 direct care professional staff members in the classroom for additional support. Teachers assess student performance objectives on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Our Teachers have immediate access to school support staff, teaching materials and supplies, and a state of the art database with tracking capabilities to help with data accumulation. Teachers are required to align content within the Arizona State Standards and Common Core Standards, as well as collaborate with teaching colleagues to plan, facilitate, and teach highly effective literacy instruction. Salary: $60,000 - $66,000 Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm Provide direct in-classroom instruction (we are not teaching virtually/online)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Arizona Special Education Certification required
Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Ability to attend full time New Hire Orientation for two (2) weeks Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (paid)
Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions ( or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience teaching in a Special Education classroom preferred
Understanding of learning theories related to working with multiple handicapped individuals

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and proficiently deliver curriculum using available digital teaching methods and educational models that are aligned with state standards.
Assess student performance objectives on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Align content within the Arizona State Standards and Common Core Standards.
Collaborate with teaching colleagues to plan, facilitate, and teach highly effective literacy instruction.
Provide direct in-classroom instruction.