Dance Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus (4th-12th Grade)

Dance Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus (Grades 4th-12th) 

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking Teacher candidates to implement dance instruction in a classroom with support from a Certified Special Education Teacher. Under the supervision and direction of the SPED Program Manager and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manager, the Instructional Lead Teacher will teach and implement Arizona Autism Charter School’s (AZACS) adopted curriculum and students’ IEP goals within the AZACS structured classroom model.

Candidates must be experienced with classroom teaching, ABA teaching strategies, and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to be trained, coached, and be able to motivate instructional staff in the classroom. The Instructional Lead Teacher will work hand-in-hand with the SPED Program Manager and the ABA Manager, implementing a best-practice education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum and related disorders. This is an ideal position for a teacher who specializes in dance and who is passionate, skilled, and organized to provide daily student engagement.

Duties: 

Work with classroom teams that include an Instructional Lead Teacher and two Behavior Specialists, with the support and oversight of two Program Managers

Ensure that classroom support staff are implementing instructional strategies and lessons as set forth by Program Managers

Create a safe and effective learning environment 

Weekly lesson planning for instruction of state standards with support staff and SPED Program Manager

Provide daily feedback to support staff 

Participate in regular observations and in-the-moment coaching from the SPED Program Manager and the ABA Manager, and implement action steps following coaching sessions

Collect and report data with high fidelity and analyze data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions 

Regular parent communication following AZACS guidelines

Modification of materials to meet student needs and IEP requirements

Maintain substitute plans in case of the Instructional Lead's absence

Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member  

Contribute to IEPs as appropriate

Other duties as assigned by the administration  

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and/or experience in a Dance Program/Degree preferred

At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities 

Completion of or currently enrolled in a program for Education preferred

Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs

Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance

Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines

Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously 

Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality

Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred 

Required:

Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Benefits:

The school is located in a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

Competitive pay based on experience

Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance

Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment

Paid Time Off (80 hours), paid federal holidays, and paid fall, winter, and spring breaks

Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

401K with Employer match

Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Set of lessons and instructional activities for the classroom support staff. Coaches, monitors, and mentors classroom support staff working with students with disabilities.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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 students.