Substitute K-5 Specially Designed Instruction Teacher

Position Title:

Substitute K-5 Specially Designed Instruction Teacher

Location:

Great Hearts Archway Phoenix

Reports To:

HeadmasterFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly Hourly Rate:
Starting at $30

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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, and other opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop lesson plans for learning activities that align with individual student IEP goals that are created under supervision of a certified special education teacher or coordinator.

Provide one on one or small group specially designed instruction in academics, behavioral or social/emotional need areas for students with IEPs based on IEP goals

Assist with data collection and progress monitoring of students IEP goals

Required/

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree and Arizona Teaching Certificates Substitute, Special Education Teaching Certificate, or Alternative Certification.

Required/

Preferred Experience:

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.

Required/Preferred

Skills:

Certifications:

Arizona Department of Education Substitute Certification, Special Education Certificate in Cross/Categorical or Mild/Moderate;
Alternative Teaching with approved area in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.

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.

US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

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.