Special Education Teacher 26/27 SY - Tucson Campus

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Tucson, AZ

27d•$58,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Teacher 26/27 School Year - Tucson Campus (K-2nd & 6th-12th Grade) AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director, the Certified Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a caseload of students while preparing lesson plans, instructing students, evaluating and monitoring student performance, and advancing student achievement in the classroom. The Certified Special Education Teacher should have experience differentiating instruction for a variety of learners and will work collaboratively with a team to plan and support instruction in accordance with students’ IEPs. Teachers in this role should demonstrate a commitment to professional development through didactic workshops and classroom coaching. Candidates must hold a special education teaching certificate, and experience is preferred. Certified Special Education Teachers must be willing to receive training and coaching in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. The Certified Special Education Teacher will support a caseload of students and work on a team to implement a best-practice educational model to achieve optimal outcomes for students on the autism spectrum and students with other related neurodiversities within AZACS’s specialized learning environment.

Requirements

Maintain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
Valid Special Education Teaching Certification
Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities in a classroom learning environment
At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Responsibilities

Engagement and oversight of staff and student caseload in the AZACS classroom learning environment
Provide instructional and behavior support for students in the classroom
Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists
Guide general education and/or uncertified teachers in IEP implementation
Weekly lesson planning using AZACS’s board-adapted curriculum
Professional development for staff on accommodations, modifications, and implementation
Analyze curriculum data to make instructional decisions
Maintain ongoing student and parent communication
Modification of materials for classrooms as needed
Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
Staff communication/feedback
Maintain substitute plans in case of absence
Maintain flexibility when alternative staffing plans are implemented in case of staff absence
Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings
Complete the required section of METs for students on your caseload
Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
Including data for reporting on IEP goals
Data for charter goals
Data for checking for understanding and lesson planning
Other data as requested
Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
Competitive pay based on experience ($58,000 to $70,000 DOE)
Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
401K with a company match
Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
Great professional development and advancement opportunities