Middle School ELA Functional Academic SPED Teacher - Phoenix Main Campus
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Posted May 19, 2026
Certified Special Education Teacher (Middle School ELA Functional Academic) - Phoenix Main Campus
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AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Leadership, the Certified Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a caseload of students while preparing lesson plans, instructing students, evaluating and monitoring students’ performance, and advancing student achievement in the environment. The Certified Special Education Teacher should have experience differentiating instruction for a variety of learners and will work collaboratively with a team to plan and support instruction in accordance with students’ IEP goals. Teachers in this role should demonstrate a commitment to professional development through didactic workshops and classroom coaching. Candidates should have a passion for students on the spectrum and a willingness to be trained and coached in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. The Certified Special Education Teacher will support a caseload of students and work on a team to implement a best-practice educational model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum and students with other related disorders at our Tucson Campus. Duties:
Engaged in the oversight of staff and student caseload
Provided instructional support for students enrolled in the on-site school
Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists
Professional development for staff on modifications and implementation
Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
Ongoing Student and Parent Communication
Modification of materials for classrooms as needed
Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
Staff communication/feedback
Maintain substitute plans in case of the Lead Instructor's absence
Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings
Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
Celebrates the achievements and successes of students. - Consistent and regular attendance is a key requirement of this position. - Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications:
Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities
At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
Benefits:
A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
Competitive pay based on experience
Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
401K with a company match
Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
Great professional development and advancement opportunities
Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals and behavior specialists working with students who have disabilities. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
