K–12 Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The K–12 Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. It is a 10-month position from August through May, with paid school breaks and observed federal holidays. Salary is $57,000 per year. Accel is a nonprofit organization providing educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life-skills, and transitional services to children and young adults with special needs. The teacher develops and implements individualized education plans and instruction, evaluates student progress, and coordinates with families and multidisciplinary teams. The role supports students’ learning and development through tailored instruction, accommodations, behavior support, and coordinated educational and therapeutic programs.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs
• evaluate student progress and recommend curriculum emphasis and accommodations
• maintain professional relationships with parents and caregivers and communicate student progress
• maintain accurate records
• supervise and direct classroom paraprofessionals
• implement behavior intervention techniques
• provide physical assistance or intervention in the classroom
• coordinate IEP scheduling and participate in MET and IEP meetings
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

k–12

individualized education plans

iep meetings

student progress

behavior support

phoenix az

accel

monday–friday

7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

10-month position

$57,000/year

paid school breaks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid school breaks, including fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks
• federal holidays observed.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in education and Arizona Teaching Certificate with the relevant Special Education endorsement required; must have or be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card; paid school breaks are included.

About the employer

Accel is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.