High School ELA Functional Academic SPED Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus

Certified Special Education Teacher (High School ELA Functional Academic) - Phoenix Main Campus 

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 Leadership, the Certified Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a caseload of students while preparing lesson plans, instructing students, evaluating and monitoring students’ performance, and advancing student achievement in the environment. 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’ IEP goals. Teachers in this role should demonstrate a commitment to professional development through didactic workshops and classroom coaching. Candidates should have a passion for students on the spectrum and a willingness to be trained and coached 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 results for students on the autism spectrum and students with other related disorders at our Tucson Campus.

Duties: 

Engaged in the oversight of staff and student caseload 

Provided instructional support for students enrolled in the on-site school

Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists

Professional development for staff on modifications and implementation 

Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions 

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 the Lead Instructor's 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

Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner

Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.

Consistent and regular attendance is a key requirement of this position.

Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications: 

Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities 

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

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Required:

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Valid Special Education Teaching Certification

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Benefits:

A school located at 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

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://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/view 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals and behavior specialists working with students who have 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.