Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Middle School

85390, Wickenburg AZ

SchoolHouse Staffing is hiring a Special Education Teacher for a middle school assignment for the 2026-2027 school year in Wickenburg, AZ (85390). This is a full-time, W-2 position paying $45.00-$55.00 per hour DOE, on a four-day school week, Monday through Thursday.

Pay Scale

$45.00 - $55.00 per hour, depending on experience. Actual rate within this range depends on licensure, endorsements, relevant experience, and assignment requirements. Paid weekly. This range reflects what SchoolHouse Staffing reasonably expects in good faith to pay for this assignment at the time of posting.

Benefits and Other Compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available to eligible employees; paid holidays per company policy after the eligibility period; earned paid sick time accrued in accordance with Arizona's Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act; workers' compensation coverage; employer-paid payroll taxes; and dedicated recruiter and HR support throughout the assignment. Eligibility and plan terms are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policy.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, a four-day school week, on-site at a single partner middle school for the 2026-2027 school year. The daily on-site schedule runs approximately 7.5-8 hours and includes a duty-free, unpaid lunch period. Some Fridays may include required professional development or IEP meeting obligations as scheduled by the district. Start date and assignment duration are subject to district needs, enrollment, and the terms of the client agreement, and are not guaranteed.

About the Role

SchoolHouse Staffing partners with school districts across Arizona to place special education professionals. In this role you will:

• Serve as the case manager for an assigned middle school caseload
• Write, implement, and monitor IEPs, and lead IEP meetings
• Deliver specialized instruction in a resource setting
• Collect and report progress-monitoring data
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school administration
• Comply with all district, state, and IDEA requirements for documentation and timelines

Requirements

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate with a Cross-Categorical Special Education endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment start date
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or eligibility to obtain one
• Ability to pass a background check and meet all district onboarding and health requirements
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Other Grade Levels

This posting is for a middle school assignment. Special education professionals endorsed or experienced at other grade levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered for this and other special education assignments across Arizona as they become available. Applying does not guarantee consideration for any specific assignment.

Employer of Record

The selected candidate will be employed as a W-2 employee of SchoolHouse Staffing, LLC and assigned to perform services at the client school site under site-level direction and supervision. SchoolHouse Staffing handles payroll, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employment documentation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SchoolHouse Staffing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, arrest or conviction record as permitted by law, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities on request.

No Guarantee

This posting is a description of an anticipated assignment. Submitting an application or speaking with a recruiter does not create an offer of employment, an employment contract, or a guarantee of placement, hours, assignment length, or a specific rate of pay. Any offer of employment is contingent on district approval, successful background screening, and satisfaction of all credentialing and onboarding requirements.

To Apply

Submit your information and a SchoolHouse Staffing recruiter will contact you.