Special Education Teacher in Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful difference by supporting students with diverse learning needs in a dynamic school environment. Opportunities are available for compassionate, skilled Special Education Teachers across four locations, serving a range of age groups and disability categories. This contract position offers 40 hours per week, with the schedule set from 7:45am to 3:15pm, and is available for immediate start, extending through the 2026/27 school year.

This role provides you the chance to work within innovative programs tailored to specific student needs:

• Lower Rising Stars: Elementary-aged children (5–10) focusing on early academics, social skills, and classroom routines, predominantly working with autism, emotional/behavioral, developmental, and learning disabilities.
• Upper Rising Stars: Students aged 9–14, blending continued academics with social, emotional regulation, and growing independence, across similar disabilities.
• Jump Start: High school and transition-aged youth (14–22), emphasizing career readiness, life skills, and hands-on job training for diverse learning challenges including autism, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Special Education; those with Moderate/Severe certification, especially for high school levels, are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting students with autism, emotional and behavioral needs, learning, and developmental disabilities.
• Strong skills in collaborative team teaching, behavioral management, and differentiated instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Foster supportive, structured learning environments
• Collaborate with families, support staff, and other educators
• Track and communicate student progress and participate in IEP meetings

Take advantage of a rewarding position that impacts students on their journey to greater independence. Interviews are being scheduled promptly (between 9am–4pm). If you’re committed to empowering students and eager to grow your career in special education, apply today to explore which location and age group is the best fit for you!

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