Physical Education (PE) Teacher - Phoenix Early Learning Center

Physical Education (PE) Teacher - Phoenix Early Learning Center (K-3rd Grades)

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 SPED Program Manager and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manager, the PE 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.

Duties: 

Serve as Adaptive PE Teacher

Completing comprehensive motor assessments of individuals with disabilities and making specific recommendations

Differentiate physical fitness activities to meet the needs of students at various levels of the autism spectrum and students with other special needs

Ensure that classroom support staff are implementing instructional strategies and lessons

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

Maintain substitute plans in case of absence

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

Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Bachelor's degree required.

Enrollment in the AZACS Teaching Certification program or a college/university certification program is required

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

Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience, salary range $39,000 to $46,000

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

Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

80 hours of Paid Time off and Paid Federal Holidays

Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks

401K participation with a company match

Calm Health account access is available for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Set of lessons and instructional activities for 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 and outdoor classroom setting.

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.