Middle School Special Education Teacher

Sonoran Schools

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Charter Schoolsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Public Safetyunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • School Psychologyunmatched
  • Special Educationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

Description

Sonoran Science Academy Tucson is an A-rated, STEM-focused public charter school and part of the Sonoran Schools network, a leader in K-12 STEM education since 2001. We serve a diverse student population across the greater Tucson area with a rigorous, college-prep curriculum and a strong commitment to developing the whole child. We value a professional culture built on collaboration, growth, and high expectations where educators are supported, challenged, and encouraged to make a lasting impact.

 

Your Role Will Include

  • Providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborating with general education teachers, school psychologists, reading specialists, speech and hearing specialists, and administration to develop integrated support plans for students in their least restrictive environments.
  • Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Guiding students toward curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicating those objectives to students.
  • Writing Review of Existing Data (RED) reports and Individualized Education Plans for students.
  • Conducting IEP meetings and Review of Existing Data meetings with student families.
  • Maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Encouraging students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
  • Special Education Certification (preferred).
  • Arizona Teaching Certification or Early Childhood Certification (preferred).
  • Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and administration.
  • Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Salary and Benefits

  • Pay: $60,250 to $68,000 per year.
  • Competitive medical insurance with employer contributions.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short and long-term disability plans.
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 13%, eligible starting Day 1.
  • Health savings account.

Location & Shift Times

  • Sonoran Science Academy, Tucson, AZ.
  • Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.
 

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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LocationTucson, AZ
Job TypeFull-time
Websitehttps://sonoranschools.org/

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