Special Education Teacher

EAGLE College Prep Schools • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher leads instruction and training for scholars in their classroom and/or assigned grade levels. The teacher works closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to support academic success and character development. The role involves creating a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment; planning and delivering differentiated, research-based instruction; assessing and monitoring student progress; maintaining records; supporting student safety and behavior; and participating in school activities and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
• Arizona State Special Education Teacher Certification.
• At least 1–3 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with students and families in urban communities.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
• Proven track record of student achievement results.
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to EAGLE’s mission.
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to scholars, belief that all children can and must succeed, and passion for developing character.
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty or highly qualified credential.
• Urban teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, structured learning environment that supports academic excellence and character growth.
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
• Use creative, differentiated, research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning.
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and identify misunderstandings.
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate student corrections and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, behavior, achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communications, and textbooks.
• Set measurable, ambitious, attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
• Provide vigilant supervision for scholars’ physical safety and well-being on campus and at off-campus school functions.
• Evaluate each scholar’s academic progress through regular, varied assessments.
• Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and support their success.
• Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families.
• Improve teaching skills through constructive feedback and professional development.
• Participate professionally in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events.
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside regular school hours.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level