Electives/Specials Teacher, Non-Certified - Tucson Elementary Campus (K-3rd Grade)

• Serve as the lead teacher and point person in a classroom
• Work with a classroom team that includes work with a classroom teacher
• Ensure that the classroom support staff are implementing instructional strategies and lessons as set forth
• Create a safe and effective learning environment
• Weekly lesson planning for instruction of state standards
• Provide daily feedback to support staff
• Participate in regular observations and in-the-moment coaching from campus leadership, and report data with high fidelity and analyze data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
• Regular parent communication following AZACS guidelines
• Modification of materials to meet student needs and IEP requirements
• Maintain substitute plans in case of absence
• Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
• Contribute to IEPs as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by the administration

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities in a classroom environment is preferred

• Bachelor's degree required. - Enrollment in the AZACS Teaching Certification program or a college/university certification program is required after obtaining a bachelor's degree

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs

• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance

• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines

• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality

• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Benefits:

• A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

• Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance

• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays

• 401K with a company match

• Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

• Great professional development and advancement opportunities, including obtaining an Arizona Mild/Moderate teacher certification free (estimated value of $15,000)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Set up of lessons and instructional activities for classroom support staff. Coaches, monitors, and mentors classroom support staff working with students with disabilities. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.