Elementary Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Deliver tailored instruction, accommodations, and assistance to students with disabilities.

• Create and execute specialized learning strategies.

• Collaborate with general education instructors, families, related service providers, paraprofessionals, therapists, administrators, and external organizations.

• Organize, plan, and provide specially designed instruction across diverse educational environments.

• Implement individualized instruction consistent with student IEPs, state standards, and the school's approved curriculum.

• Offer inclusive support to both students and teachers.

• Maintain precise tracking systems and documentation for compliance with Exceptional Student Services.

• Develop, oversee, and execute Individualized Education Programs.

• Utilize assessment data to guide instructional decisions.

• Apply behavioral supports, interventions, accommodations, and modifications.

• Promote students' academic, social, and emotional development, independence, and self-advocacy.

• Cultivate an accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

• Remain updated on best practices and engage in ongoing professional development.

• Report directly to the School Leader, with additional support from the Director of Exceptional Student Services and ESS Coordinators.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Valid Arizona Special Education Teacher Certification or Mild-Moderate Special Education Endorsement.

• Active DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Familiarity with federal and state special education laws and policies, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA.

• Understanding of Arizona-specific special education regulations.

• Knowledge of IEP development and execution.

• Experience with PBIS, FBA, and BIP.

• Proficiency in differentiated instruction, UDL, and evidence-based interventions.

• Comprehension of assessment and data analysis.

• Acquainted with assistive technology and accommodations/modifications.

• Understanding of compliance and documentation requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to manage classroom duties, lesson planning, documentation, and meetings.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality and adhere to FERPA and ethical standards.

• 1–2 years of special education teaching experience in various school settings is preferred.

• Experience in developing and planning specially designed instruction based on student IEPs is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Dedicated support systems.

• Merit-based compensation.

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth.

• Affordable, high-value benefits package.