Special Education Teacher

*\*\* Now Hiring for our School Year\*\*\**

*Applicants must hold a Special Education Teaching License with one of the following endorsements preferred: *

*---Moderate/Severe*

*---Severe/Profound *

_*Work Schedule & Paid Breaks*_

* _Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm_
* _10 Month Position (August-May)_
* _Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)_
* _Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends_

_*We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff both professionally and personally, including:*_

* _Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision_
* _Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options_
* _Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave_
* _401(k) Retirement Plan_
* _Tuition Reimbursement Program_
* _Referral Program_
* _Health Savings Account (HSA) option_

Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.

_*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (includes but is not limited to):*_

* Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs
* Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of students’ progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student’s progress
* Maintain accurate recordkeeping system
* Provide supervision and direction to classroom Paraprofessionals and implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management
* Physically intervene or provide physical assistance in the classroom
* Serve as a Coordinator that manages IEP scheduling and participates and helps facilitate MET and IEP meetings
* Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs

_*Minimum Qualifications:*_

* _Bachelor’s degree in education_
* _Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in the area being hired to teach_
* _Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card_
* _Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check_

_*Preferred Qualifications:*_

* _One year of classroom experience_

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $57,000.00 per year

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:
* AZ Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person