Great Hearts Academies is hiring for Special Education Teachers-in-Residence at academies across Phoenix, to start in January 2025.
You may be hired as a special education teacher/ESS Coordinator and fulfill that role while taking classes towards special education certification with Rio Salado College. Great Hearts covers most costs for coursework and certification test while you work full-time in special education!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of our Special Educators:
- Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment
- Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
- Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
- Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.
- Additional responsibilities may include managing the evaluation process, coordinating 504 plans and conducting AZELLA testing and ELL programing to eligible English language learners.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, commit to enrolling in the Teacher-in-Residence program at Rio Salado College, and commit to obtaining their Intern Special Education Teaching Certificate – Mild to Moderate Disabilities by the time of employment.
PREFERENCES
The ideal candidate has previous experience in Special Education.
BENEFITS
- The hiring academy and Great Hearts Arizona will reimburse up to $5000.00 for tuition and fees in the “Teacher-in-Residence” program at Rio Salado Community College.
- Manageable caseload
- Competitive salary
- Signing Bonuses
- Great benefits
- Strong administrative support
- Collaborating Exceptional Student Services Coordinators, supporting Regional Coordinators, and Great Hearts Lead Office support
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
