Dance Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus (4th-12th Grade) 26/27 School Year

Dance Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus (Grades 4th-12th) 26/27 School YearArizona'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 a Lead Teacher and a Behavior Specialist, with the support and oversight of two Program ManagersEnsure that classroom support staff are implementing instructional strategies and lessons as set forth by Program ManagersCreate a safe and effective learning environmentWeekly lesson planning for instruction of state standards with support staff and SPED Program ManagerProvide daily feedback to support staffParticipate in regular observations and in-the-moment coaching from the SPED Program Manager and the ABA Manager, and implement action steps following coaching sessionsCollect and report data with high fidelity and analyze data bi-weekly to make instructional decisionsRegular parent communication following AZACS guidelinesModification of materials to meet student needs and IEP requirementsMaintain substitute plans in case of the Instructional Lead's absenceParticipate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty memberContribute to IEPs as appropriateOther duties as assigned by the administration Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and/or experience in a Dance Program/Degree preferredAt least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilitiesCompletion of or currently enrolled in a program for Education preferredMastery 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 needsAbility to approach situations with optimism and perseveranceAbility to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelinesAbility to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentialityExperience in structured teaching, center-based model preferredBachelor's degree preferred Required: Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance cardBachelor's Degree or higherExperience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Benefits: The school is located in a new state-of-the-art Autism CenterCompetitive pay based on experienceEligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insuranceComplementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved onesTuition reimbursement after 6 months of employmentPaid Time Off (80 hours), paid federal holidays, and paid fall, winter, and spring breaksGroup Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program401K with Employer matchGreat professional development and advancement opportunitiesSupervisory 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.