Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

SIGNING BONUS UP TO $2,500!

Foundations, a Member of The Point Quest Group, is looking for a Special Education Teachers 4-8th grades in Surprise, AZ and surrounding areas!

Who We Are : Foundations was founded by therapists and is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers.

Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student’s needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements.

We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting.

If this sounds like you too, we'd love to hear from you! Consider joining our team for the 2024-2025 School year.

Job Description :

Instructs children in activities designed to promote learning concepts, acquire skills and develop positive attitudes that will contribute to their development as capable, mature, and responsible citizens by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following : (Other duties may be assigned)

• Plans program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the mastery of student learning on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and / or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and / or rules governing student’s life and conduct for the classroom;

develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Participates in extracurricular assignments as needed.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year College or university
• An appropriate and current Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Valid Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Special Ed Certification

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $64,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours : 30-40 per week

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

License / Certification :

• Special Education Teaching Certification or Endorsement (Required)
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Ability to Relocate :

Surprise, AZ : Relocate to the area before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest