Special Education Teacher - Autism​/Structured Levels 1 and 2 - Northeast Pheonix, AZ

Job Description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Shall possess a Special Education Certificate (according to AZ Department of Education requirements)
• Shall possess an Arizona Teaching Licensure
• Shall have specific certification where applicable - examples:
  Early Childhood Education Certificate, CC for Cross Category Specialists
• Shall have experience with IEP writing, meetings etc
• Experience working with K-12 children

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We look forward to meeting you!