Special Education Teacher 26/27 SY - Phoenix Early Learning Center

Certified Special Education Teacher 26/27 School Year - Phoenix Early Learning Center (K-3rd grade)AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning teamAZACS 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 Early Learning Center.Duties:Engaged in the oversight of staff and student caseloadProvided instructional support for students enrolled in the on-site schoolProvide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialistsProfessional development for staff on modifications and implementationAnalyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisionsOngoing Student and Parent CommunicationModification of materials for classrooms as neededStructured teaching planning, organizing, and implementingStaff communication/feedbackMaintain substitute plans in case of the Lead Instructor's absenceParticipate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty memberMaintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and studyDevelop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetingsCollect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful mannerCelebrates students' achievements and successes.Consistent, regular attendance is a key requirement for this position.Performs other duties as assignedDesired Qualifications:Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilitiesAt least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilitiesExperience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferredValid Arizona fingerprint clearance cardRequired:Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardValid Special Education Teaching CertificationBachelor's Degree or higherBenefits:A school located at 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 insuranceTuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal HolidaysPaid fall, winter, and spring breaksGroup Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program401K with a company matchComplementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved onesGreat professional development and advancement opportunitiesCheck out the career pathways we offer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/viewSupervisory 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.