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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,788 / year median in Arizona
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals and behavior specialists working with students who have disabilities.Duties:
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 assignedDesired Qualifications:
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) preferredRequired:
Maintain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card Valid Special Education Teaching Certification Bachelor's Degree or higherBenefits:
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 Check out the career pathways we offer!https:
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Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to studentsBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans