Desert Choice Schools - El Paso, TX
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 where students can thrive and achieve academic success. 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). You will utilize educational resources that are research-based and motivational, aligned with grade-level outcomes, to boost each student's confidence and help them succeed academically. The school emphasizes small classroom sizes, with a maximum of 12 students, allowing for personalized attention and support. Desert Choice Schools is a division of LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education and behavioral services. The school is committed to providing individually tailored services to students with special needs, including those with autism and emotional and learning disabilities. You will work collaboratively with a team of specialists, including behavior technicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and clinical specialists, to ensure a comprehensive approach to each student's education. This position offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. You will also have access to classroom support and supervision for post-baccalaureate internships in teaching, as well as tuition assistance reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year. Additionally, a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.