Special Education Teacher (6-12)

Great Hearts Academies • Buckeye, AZ

8d • $44,370 - $68,440 • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and Special Education Teaching Certificate or Commitment to enrolling in the Teacher-in-Residence program at Rio Salado College and obtaining the Special Education Teaching Certificate - Mild to Moderate Disabilities by the time of employment.
• 1 year of successful teaching experience (preferably in a K-12 school setting)
• 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience (preferred)
• Arizona Department of Education Special Education Certificate in Cross/Categorical or Mild/Moderate; Alternative Teaching with approved area in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
• Alternative teaching certificates must be converted to provisional or standard mild to moderate within a two-year period.
• US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate has previous experience in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment
• Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.
• Additional responsibilities may include managing the evaluation process, coordinating 504 plans and conducting AZELLA testing and ELL programing to eligible English language learners.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

What This Job Offers

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