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Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona, Arete Healthcare Staffing Solution’ (AHSS) mission is to bridge the gap between employers and top-tier professionals in specialized fields, including healthcare and education. In a challenging labor environment, worker shortages, and lack of worker commitment - Arete’ model is centered on workforce engagement as the key tool to deliver quality outcomes and services to our business partners. An Arete team member will be compensated, recognized, and cared for above industry averages. In turn the quality of their commitment and services while placed at your facility will be above industry averages. Arete’ executives work alongside its team members in the field therefore truly understand the actual needs of its workforce.

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Position Summary:

The Special Education Teacher works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapts lessons to meet the needs of students and the curriculum as set down by the district office.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
• Plans, organizes and assigns activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Teaches and mentors students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one.
• Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence and self-advocacy.
• Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior.
• Maintains order among students.
• Implements IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Discusses student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators.
• Supervises and mentors paraprofessionals who work with students and disabilities.
• Prepares and helps students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Attends periodic trainings and meetings as necessary

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Teaching certification in the appropriate designation of Special Education: Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12; Severe and Profound Disabilities K-12; Hearing Impaired; Visually Impaired
• Meet the criteria for designation as Highly Qualified through the ADE in the area of teaching.
• Valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

This role requires a passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of young students with special needs. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.