Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specially designed instruction to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Draft and maintain IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Plan and facilitate meetings throughout the special education process.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Manage the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 classical liberal arts academies across Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), San Antonio (TX), and new regions in the future. We currently provide over 30,000 K‑12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind.

We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Manageable caseload
• Competitive salary
• Signing Bonuses
• Strong administrative support
• Collaborating team members
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

• Candidates must be proficient in the use of technology.
• Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts.

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Arizona certification in Special Education (mild to moderate, cross‑categorical, learning disability, or intern/alternative).
• A current Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• 1 year of successful teaching experience (preferably in a K‑12 school setting).
• 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience (preferred).
• The ideal candidate has previous experience in Special Education.

In person

• SPED Teacher Lincoln Prep – 2250 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
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• SPED Teacher Roosevelt (Upper and Lower) – 555 S Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326
• SPED Teacher Scottsdale (Upper and Lower) – 16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Full‑time

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.