Special Education Teacher

Cross Country Education•Tempe, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Empower students to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in the Tempe and Phoenix, AZ area, and create meaningful learning experiences that foster academic growth, independence, and confidence in the classroom and beyond. Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to elementary students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in a self-contained special education classroom. Assess student needs, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor student progress to evaluate and adjust instructional outcomes. Implement appropriate behavioral strategies and approved crisis-intervention techniques, including physical restraint when necessary and permitted. Collaborate with instructional aides, families, related-service providers, and school staff to support student learning, development, and individualized goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Arizona Special Education Cross-Categorical Teacher Certification, or Special Education Certification with an ID/MR or ED special area
Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current NCI and CPR/First Aid Certifications
Experience developing and implementing IEPs and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to elementary students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in a self-contained special education classroom.
Assess student needs, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor student progress to evaluate and adjust instructional outcomes.
Implement appropriate behavioral strategies and approved crisis-intervention techniques, including physical restraint when necessary and permitted.
Collaborate with instructional aides, families, related-service providers, and school staff to support student learning, development, and individualized goals.