SPED TEACHER 2026-2027 in Phoenix, Arizona at THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES INC

$2,000 Signing Bonus

$2,500 Critical Shortage Bonus

$52k - 62k

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by working collaboratively with parents and fellow educators in planning and implementing an individualized instructional program for students with disabling conditions; assuring compliance with IDEA regulations and reports; using relevant data in monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; and providing a safe environment conducive to learning.

Duties:

• Works collaboratively with parents and fellow educators in nurturing the student to academic and behavioral excellence.
• Develop IEP’s for students who qualify for SPED services and annually update them.
• Design a program that meets the identified student needs as listed in IEP’s.
• Consult with regular education teachers and other support personnel to ensure that the needs of the students with disabilities are being met in the inclusion classroom.
• Coordinate required psychological services within the required deadlines.
• Coordinate related services (speech, OT, etc.) as outlined in students’ IEP’s.
• Schedule, attend and lead all IEP and SPED meetings.
• Prepare required documents and notices for SPED meetings.
• Continue professional growth through educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the teachers and staff.
• Assist RTI staff in the pre-identification process.
• Use appropriate formative assessment instruments pertinent to instructional areas to assess ongoing student progress and maintain required assessment documentation.
• Maintain a positive environment conducive to effective learning.

Skills/Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Special Education; SPED Certification; Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Experience in teaching and working with diverse students in the field of special education
• Working knowledge of Arizona state standards