Special Education Teacher | 2026-2027 School Year | Phoenix AZ

Job Details

Job Description

Position Overview

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking 34 dedicated Special Education (ESS) Teachers to join high school teams throughout the Phoenix area for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a massive hiring initiative focused on supporting students who require specialized instruction and behavioral support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to students with emotional disabilities and those struggling with self-regulatory and prosocial skills.

• Demonstrate a high level of awareness for diverse student needs, including at-risk, ethnic, limited English proficient, and exceptional learners.

• Develop and implement specialized services and documents in strict accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines.

• Utilize the Essential Element of Effective Instruction (E.E.E.I.) framework (training provided if necessary).

Qualifications

• Standard Arizona Secondary Teaching License.

• Current Arizona K-12 Special Education Certificate.

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Proven experience in a secondary Special Education setting, specifically with emotional disabilities.

• Commitment to onsite instruction (no virtual/teletherapy options available).

Position Highlights

• Long-Term Stability: Full academic year contract starting with orientation in late July.

• Large Network: Join a significant cohort of 30+ educators across a major metropolitan district.

• Professional Growth: Access to district-specific staff development and E.E.E.I. training.