Special Education Teacher 26/27 SY - East Valley (Mesa, AZ) Campus, Arizona Autism Charter Schools


Position:
Special Education Teacher 26/27 SY - East Valley (Mesa, AZ) Campus

Type:
Charter


Location:
Suburban


Job ID:
132998

County:
East Maricopa


Posted:
March 10, 2026




Contact Information:
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
4507 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
District Website

Contact:
Margot Hessing
Phone: 480-442-5321
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Duties: 

  • Engaged in the oversight of staff and student caseload 
  • Provided instructional support for students enrolled in the on-site school
  • Provide daily feedback to paraprofessionals and behavior specialists
  • Professional development for staff on modifications and implementation 
  • Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions 
  • Ongoing Student and Parent Communication
  • Modification of materials for classrooms as needed
  • Structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing 
  • Staff communication/feedback 
  • Maintain substitute plans in case of the Lead Instructor's absence
  • Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member  
  • Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study
  • Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for caseload and attend all required student meetings
  • Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
  • Celebrates students' achievements and successes.
  • Consistent, regular attendance is a key requirement for this position.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities 
  • At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
  • Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
  • Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Required:

  • Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Valid Special Education Teaching Certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals and behavior specialists working with students who have disabilities.


Other:

Benefits:

  • A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
  • Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Traditional and Roth with a company match
  • Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
  • Great professional development and advancement opportunities
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