Special Education Teacher | Glendale, Arizona

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Job Description

Step into a pivotal role supporting students in a self-contained classroom specializing in behavioral and autism support. This full-time contract opportunity spans from August 3rd to May 21st, 2027, providing a rewarding experience within a highly structured, onsite educational environment near Glendale, AZ. Youll collaborate closely with colleagues to help students with emotional disabilities and other exceptionalities develop crucial prosocial and self-regulation skills.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Arizona secondary teaching license
• Hold a current K-12 Special Education certificate
• Maintain an active IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Demonstrated experience with structured, intensive support classrooms, particularly serving students with autism or emotional/behavioral disabilities
• Background working with diverse student populations, including those at-risk, limited English proficient, or exceptional
• Strong understanding of special services activity development and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines
• Essential Element of Effective Instruction (E.E.E.I.) training preferred, or willingness to participate in development sessions

Responsibilities:

• Lead instruction for a self-contained classroom focused on intensive support for students with behavioral challenges and autism
• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) that address student needs and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Employ evidence-based strategies to foster social, emotional, and academic growth in students
• Cultivate a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Communicate collaboratively with support staff, related service providers, and families
• Participate in staff development and continual learning

If you are a compassionate special education professional eager to make a difference and fulfill the essential requirements, take the next step in your career journey. Submit your updated resume and ensure your licensure details are includeddiscover an opportunity to empower students and contribute to a supportive academic community. Apply today!