Fall Special Education Teacher

Position: Fall 2027 Special Education Teacher
Fall 2027 Exceptional Student Services Coordinator/ Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
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* Location:

NEW Campus:
** Great Hearts Blossom Rock (10075 S. Dutchman Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85120)
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* Reports To:

** Headmaster
* * FLSA Status:
** Exempt
* * Compensation Type:
** Salaried starting at $48,440
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* Position Summary:

** Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

*** Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
* Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
* Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
* Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
* 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.
** Required/

Preferred Education:

** Bachelor's degree required;
Master's degree preferred
** Required/

Preferred Experience:

** 1-2 years of special education experience.
** Required/Preferred

Skills:

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* Certifications:

SPED certification provision or standard to include, AZ Mild to Moderate, K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED. Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12, or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.
** Physical Functions:
** Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
** Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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* Travel required:

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
**** 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.*
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