Special Education Teacher

Be part of a school community that believes every student matters, every moment counts. CPLC Community Schools offer high school students in low-income communities a culturally-relevant learning environment that caters to each student’s individual needs. Our vision is to grow the future leaders of our community by increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, civic participation, and college entrance and graduation. We are a non-profit charter holder for two charter high schools in the Tucson Area.

• You can effectively manage the Exceptional Education learning environment to prepare lesson plans, provide specialized instruction, evaluate, monitor, and collect data on the students’ performance in order to advance student achievement.
• You understand and appreciate diversity.
• You will work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction.
• You can demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

• You are collaborative in working with students, parents and other member of the staff to develop IEP for each student assigned.
• You are flexible and able to modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• You are communicative and ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom and also in informing parents of student progress and school activities.
• You are an advisor to assist parents in problem-solving and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of their child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Master's degree in Special Education preferred, Bachelors required
• At least 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in special education in a high school setting preferred
• Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate required upon hire
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other requirements:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to present operational information to personnel at all levels. Able to identify and recruit potential funding sources.

Find your purpose: this is more than a job, it's a chance to make a lasting impact.

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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.

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California Residents:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.