Special Education Teacher- Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Position Title: Exceptional Student Services Coordinator / Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher K-5

Location: Great Hearts Archway Roosevelt (555 South Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Compensation Type: Salary 48,370-68,440

Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Required/Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred ORBachelor’s degree.Commit to enrolling in the Teacher-in-Residence program at Rio Salado College and obtaining the Special Education Teaching Certificate – Mild to Moderate Disabilities by the time of employment.

Required/Preferred Skills: Certifications: SPED certification provision or standard to include, AZ Mild to Moderate, K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED. Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12, or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.

OR

Certifications:Alternative Teaching with approvedareain Mild/Moderate Disabilities.Alternative teaching certificates mustbe convertedto provisional or standard mild to moderate within a two-year period.

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.