Special Education Teacher – High School

Location: Accelerated Learning Center | Elevated Academy - Phoenix Learning Centers (DRP Campuses) | District Office

Position Overview

Elevated Education is seeking a high-capacity, mission-driven Special Education Teacher to serve high school students across our network, including both traditional and Dropout Recovery Program (DRP) settings.

This is a service-focused role responsible for delivering high-quality special education instruction and support across multiple campuses. The position will primarily be based at the Accelerated Learning Center, while also traveling to Phoenix-area learning centers, supporting virtual students, and collaborating with the district office.

This role is designed for an educator who can operate effectively in non-traditional environments, support some of our most at-risk students, and ensure services are delivered with consistency, urgency, and quality.

This position is focused on serving students, not writing IEPs. The teacher will implement IEPs, deliver services, and contribute to meetings. (meetings primarily during working hours)

Key Responsibilities

Student Instruction & Intervention

• Provide specialized instruction aligned to existing IEP goals for high school students
• Deliver push-in and pull-out services across campuses and virtual environments
• Implement targeted interventions to address academic gaps and accelerate progress
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to ensure effective service delivery
• Support students in building independence, engagement, and pathways to graduation

Collaboration & Staff Support

• Partner with general education teachers, mentors, and site leaders to ensure accommodations and modifications are implemented effectively
• Support staff in working with students who may have significant academic gaps, behavioral challenges, or inconsistent attendance
• Provide guidance on differentiation, behavior supports, and instructional strategies
• Act as a consistent special education presence across campuses to ensure alignment in service delivery

IEP Participation & Compliance Support

• Participate in IEP meetings (annual reviews, re-evaluations, and updates) that are scheduled during regular school hours
• Provide input on student progress, present levels, and service effectiveness
• Implement IEPs with fidelity and ensure services are delivered as required
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation
• Collaborate with the IEP Coordinator and Special Education Director, who are responsible for IEP development and case management

Program & Organizational Support

• Travel between campuses and the district office to ensure consistent service delivery
• Provide support for virtual students, ensuring access to required services
• Assist in strengthening systems and consistency of special education services across the network
• Support compliance monitoring and audit readiness through accurate documentation and service delivery
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, urgency, and student-centered execution

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Experience working with high school students
• Strong understanding of IEP implementation and special education service delivery
• Ability to deliver differentiated instruction in both in-person and virtual settings
• Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple campuses

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alternative education or dropout recovery programs
• Experience working with at-risk, disengaged, or credit-deficient students
• Background in behavior intervention and trauma-informed practices
• Ability to collaborate and influence across teams

What Makes This Role Unique

This is a network-wide, service-first role. The focus is on direct student impact and consistent service delivery, not paperwork or case management.

Success in this role requires:

• The ability to adapt across environments (traditional, dropout recovery, and virtual)
• A strong commitment to executing services with fidelity and urgency
• The ability to engage and support students who may be behind, disengaged, or inconsistent
• Ownership of outcomes, ensuring students receive the support they need to progress. You are not managingpaperwork, you are delivering the services that help students succeed.

Core Competencies

• Ownership and accountability
• Relational intelligence and persistence
• Adaptability in non-traditional environments
• Clear and direct communication
• Results-driven mindset