Middle School Special Education Teacher
Tucson, AZ
Full Time
Education
Mid Level
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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