Desert Choice Schools - Tucson, AZ
posted 5 months ago
As a Special Education Teacher at Desert Choice Schools, you will play a crucial role in fostering a lifelong love of learning for students with special needs. This position is based in Casa Grande, AZ, and is part of a state-approved private day school that serves students from kindergarten through grade 12. Your primary responsibility will be to provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring their intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. You will create a supportive teaching environment that encourages students with special needs to thrive academically and socially. In this role, you will implement direct instruction, computer-based instruction, blended learning, hands-on activities, and community-based instruction to fulfill each student's Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Your efforts will be focused on boosting students' confidence and helping them achieve academic success through the use of research-based educational resources that are highly motivational and aligned with grade-level outcomes. You will work collaboratively with a team of specialists, including behavior technicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and clinical specialists, to provide comprehensive support to your students. Desert Choice Schools is committed to providing individually tailored services to students with special needs, including those with autism and emotional and learning disabilities. As part of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, you will be part of a structured program designed to facilitate functional independence and academic success for all students. This position offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated educators looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special needs.