Accel·Phoenix, Arizona
The Special Education Teacher will develop and implement individualized education plans while providing ongoing student evaluations and progress monitoring. They are also responsible for managing classroom staff, facilitating IEP meetings, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
30am-3:30pm 10 Month Position (August-May) Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring) Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities (includes but are not limited to): Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of students' progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress Maintain accurate recordkeeping system Provide supervision and direction to classroom Paraprofessionals and implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management Physically intervene or provide physical assistance in the classroom Serve as a Coordinator that manages IEP scheduling and participates and helps facilitate MET and IEP meetings Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs
Bachelor's degree in education Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in the area being hired to teach Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in education and an Arizona Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement. Additionally, applicants must possess or be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass a background check.
Market context
Arizona classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where schools and programs need educators with the right coursework and clearances. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for degree alignment, a Level One fingerprint clearance card, and a valid Arizona Driver’s License, while benefits such as PTO, medical coverage, and retirement options can influence decisions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your coursework and clearance status before applying.