6th-12th Grade Functional Academic Teacher - Online Campus

Functional Academic Teacher - Online Campus (K-12th grade)Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Arizona and be able to come onsite to our Phoenix Online Campus Office two times per month for meetings and professional development.The Functional Academic Teacher will serve grades 6th-12th grade students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in a fully online environment, managing a caseload of up to 25 students. This position requires teaching across elective subjects (Life Skills, Career Exploration, and Social-Emotional Learning) while delivering specially designed instruction to students significantly below grade level, including those with limited verbal communication, who may use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. The teacher will foster academic, social, and life skills growth through individualized support, structured teaching strategies, and strong collaboration with families, support staff, and related service providers.Key ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Lesson Planning• Provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Life Skills, Career Explorations,and Social-Emotional Learning tailored to each student's IEP goals.• Plan weekly lessons using AZACS-approved curriculum resources, incorporatingaccommodations, modifications, and multi-modal teaching strategies.• Adapt and modify materials to meet individual learning and communication needs.• Implement structured teaching strategies to support attention, independence, andfunctional skill development.Student Support & Communication• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians to update them on progress,goals, and strategies.• Support AAC users by embedding communication opportunities in all instructionalactivities.• Celebrate student achievements and progress, fostering a positive, supportivelearning environment.• Ensure regular engagement of students in the online classroom, monitoringattendance and participation.Data & IEP Responsibilities• Develop, review, and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in compliancewith state and federal guidelines.• Collect, analyze, and report student performance data monthly to inform instructionaldecisions.• Meet with students to complete transition-related activities to create a transition planfor their IEP meeting.• Attend and actively participate in all IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings,and professional learning sessions.• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, services, and instructionalsupports.Collaboration & Professionalism• Collaborate with related service providers and the Functional Academic staff tosupport student needs.• Provide clear communication and constructive feedback to support staff assigned toyour students.• Participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge of specialeducation best practices and online teaching strategies.Desired Qualifications:Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities in a classroom learning environmentAt least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilitiesExperience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferredRequired:Must be an Arizona ResidentArizona IVP Fingerprint clearance cardValid Special Education Teaching CertificationBachelor's Degree or higherBenefits:Work remotely in your own homeCompetitive 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/viewADA 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.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.