Special Education Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools•Casa Grande, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher at Legacy Traditional Schools, you will work one-on-one with students who need additional support to understand their capabilities and disabilities. You will develop and apply personalized learning approaches and programs that support students’ growth, progress, and success. The role involves creating an engaging classroom, implementing the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy, assessing student learning, and supporting students’ social, physical, and intellectual development. Duties are typically performed in school and/or office settings throughout the division, with travel to other campuses as required. Participation in events outside normal hours is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current special education certification with appropriate endorsement(s) under state and federal standards.
For Arizona positions, a valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting for extended periods, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting equipment or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
Ability to see and read computer screens and printed material, hear and understand speech, speak clearly, and understand and follow oral and written instructions; vision aids may be used.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of special education teaching experience and demonstrated proficiency and experience in the subject and specialty area of the position.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages students, and enables them to perform at their best.
Use direct instruction and a variety of instructional techniques and media to support students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth, taking account of location constraints and individual needs and capabilities.
Assess students’ accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Recognize and evaluate students’ learning and other disabilities, seeking assistance or referrals from district specialists as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Explore individual student needs, provide side-by-side support, and develop personalized solutions suited to each student’s learning style and abilities.
Learn and implement the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy, guiding students toward curriculum goals.
Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold school values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on campus, and in their lives.
Build positive connections with students, parents, and fellow educators; model school values and help foster school spirit.
Participate in events outside normal working hours.
Travel to other campuses as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.