Special Education Teacher, K-5 Science and Social Studies - Online Campus - 25/26 School Year

Certified Special Education Teacher, K-5 Science and Social Studies - Online Campus - 25/26 School Year

Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Arizona and be able to come onsite to our Phoenix Online School Office two times per month for meetings and professional development. 

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director, the Certified SPED Teacher (K-5 Science and Social Studies) will manage a caseload of middle school students while preparing and delivering engaging instruction, evaluating student performance, and supporting progress toward IEP goals. The ideal candidate will have experience differentiating instruction in Science and Social Studies for a variety of learners and will work collaboratively with a team of educators and support staff.

Candidates with teaching certification and experience are preferred with a willingness to be trained and coached in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies.  The Certified 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 in the online learning environment.

Duties: 

• Engagement and oversight of staff and student caseload in the AZACS online classroom learning environment 
• Deliver specialized instruction in K-5 Science and Social Studies, aligned with Arizona standards and students' IEPs
  
• Provide instructional support for students in the classroom
  
• Weekly lesson planning using curriculum resources for students in the AZACS Academic Program
  
• 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 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered a job expectation
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities in a classroom learning environment
• At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities 
• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred

Required:

• Must be an Arizona Resident
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Experience teaching social studies and/or history
• Valid Special Education Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Benefits:

• 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
• Paid Time Off (80 hours), paid federal holidays, and paid fall, winter and spring breaks
• Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Employer match
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

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.

Compensation$52,000 to $70,000 DOE