Special Education Teacher in Chandler, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives as a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time, onsite position in the Chandler, Arizona area. In this contract opportunity, you will provide crucial support to high school students in a self-contained classroom setting, with a focus on those experiencing emotional disabilities and related challenges. You will play a vital role in guiding learners with diverse backgrounds and needs, helping them build prosocial and self-regulatory skills within a supportive, structured environment.

What We’re Seeking:

• Valid Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching License
• Current K-12 Special Education Certificate
• IVP Fingerprint Card (required at hire)
• Prior experience teaching students with emotional disabilities in a self-contained environment
• Skilled with special services documentation and compliance with federal, state, and district policies
• Awareness of the unique needs of at-risk, limited English proficient, ethnic minority, and exceptional students
• Familiarity with Essential Elements of Effective Instruction (E.E.E.I.) training or willingness to participate in staff development initiatives
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized instruction and behavioral supports tailored to each student’s needs
• Develop, execute, and update IEPs and participate in multidisciplinary teams
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
• Collaborate with general and special education staff, families, and service providers
• Track progress, maintain records, and report on student outcomes
• Promote consistent engagement in prosocial activities and skill-building opportunities

This contract runs from ASAP through May 21. Take pride in empowering students and enhancing their educational journey within an impactful school community. If you have the passion, licensure, and experience described above, apply today and take the next step in your special education career!

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