Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Flexible spending account program
• Short-Term disability and long-term disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday time off
• Parental Leave
• Employee wellness program
• DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More

Teacher Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be certified by the State Board of Education.
• Spec Ed certification/endorsement required
• Title I Teachers should be certified in Reading 7-12.
• Bachelor's degree required. Additional training and certifications may be required within 90 days of employment.
• Evidence of teaching degree and Arizona State Certification in area subjects (ARS 15 - 533 AZ)
• Related experience in providing education to adolescents with special needs. Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Supervise youth in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior, and to maintain security for community protection.
• Stimulate interest and cooperation in individual and group classes and activities and observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts.
• Prepare periodic and special evaluations through the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and IEP on the assigned youth, report significant changes in educational and social behavior and make recommendations for plan changes.
• Prepare individualized learning plans and instruct group's youth, providing in depth attention to students as necessary.
• Maintain proper norms and security of youth and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Communicate, orally and in writing all appropriate information, both within the classroom and outside the classroom (in the log and in youth charts) and to relevant outside agencies, including parents.
• Assess each student's learning style, design and implement curriculum, instructional strategies, and materials appropriate for the youth.
• Provide a learning environment to motivate youth.
• Ensure attendance of students in all classes and other activities and check on normative behavior.
• Prepare periodic and special evaluations through the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and IEP on the assigned youth, report significant changes in educational and social behavior and make recommendations for plan changes.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to ensure proper recording of student progress, including daily attendance records and progress reports.
• Maintain emergency lesson plans for use by substitutes.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you're looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We are committed to:

v Trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches

v Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care

v Professional growth and internal advancement

v Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service

v A safe, structured residential environment

Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you'll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Our Clinical Model

Our evidence-based programming integrates:

v Individual, group, and family therapy

v Psychiatric evaluation and medication management

v Substance use disorder treatment

v Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation

v Skills development and behavior management

v Accredited educational services

v Discharge planning and community reintegration

We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize:

v Clear leadership communication

v Clinical supervision and mentorship

v Ongoing training and certification opportunities

v Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments

v A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth

MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee's needs.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required, plus a minimum of two (2) years of combined education and/or relevant experience in human services , behavioral health, social services, or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time