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Middle School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.

Phoenix, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Coaching, Data Collection, Educational Administration, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, People Management, Risk, Special Education, Support Documentation, Teachers Help, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Description
Special Education Middle focuses on K12-powered virtual middle schools with personalized learning programs, engaging courses, compassionate teachers, and a vibrant school community. Responsible for program structure and resources to maximize the special education experience for both students and learning coaches. Responsible for relationship building with families, students, and learning coaches to ensures that all students are progressing successfully through the program. Bachelor's degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience
Required Certificates and Licenses
  • Arizona Department of Education Middle School Special Education Teaching Certification Required
  • Arizona fingerprinting card

Residency Requirements
  • Must reside in Arizona
  • May consider surrounding states

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Middle School Special Education Teacher works with the "At-Risk" student population to provide remediation to support academic goals to increase growth in these areas.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • Modifies and/or adapts the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student;
  • Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the targeted students through individualized and small group sessions;
  • Educates parents on various instructional strategies;
  • Ensures the implementation of the RTI instructional system to increase student achievement;
  • Oversees data collection and progress monitoring at every tier; Uses data to help teachers plan whole and small group instruction; provides guidance to teachers on identifying and grouping students who need additional help;
  • Collects and maintains all RTI data (lists of eligible students, intervention plans).
  • Serves as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding RTI issues.
  • Collaborates with homeroom teachers, advisors, counselors, and additional district personnel to coordinate and track Tier 2 interventions.
  • Provides ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding RTI and the implementation of the RTI and data collection procedures.
  • Supports teachers in documenting student progress;
  • Works with the special education team to facilitate eligibility for special education;
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree AND
  • Active state teaching license AND
  • Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other teacherstointerpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, anduse it to drive instructional decisions.
  • Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers.
  • Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
  • Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems,

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