Special Education Teacher - Student Support Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (pull-out, 1:1, small group)

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, exact schedule varies based upon student/school/camp schedules. 

REPORTING TO: Director, Education 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Ideal candidate will have special education classroom experience, K-12. Provide direct services for students exhibiting learning challenges (diagnosed or suspected Learning Disability) in Jewish Day Schools, which may be an Orthodox setting. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Direct instruction using classroom and/or alternative/modified curriculum; 1:1 or small group
• Complete regular updates for internal use and progress reports, as requested 
• Other duties pertaining to the agency as requested and/or assigned 
• Attend Team meetings (scheduled during routine hours) 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 

Full-time - based on experience and schedule; health insurance potential; paid holidays 

Part-time - based on experience and schedule, up to 25 hrs/week; no benefits; no paid time off.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge/experience in Jewish religion, traditions, rituals, holidays and Hebrew a plus
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching students with learning disabilities 
• Experience in all academic subjects, K-8
• High school (9-12) experience a plus
• Task-oriented, flexible and ability to work collaboratively 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Prefer experience/familiarity with intervention methodology (Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, SIPPS…)

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with current Arizona State Certification. Master’s degree earned or working toward preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS / LOCATION: primary locations in Phoenix, Arizona; throughout Valley as needed; modest dress required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / DEMANDS: Standing, walking, climbing stairs, repetitive motions, bending, stretching. Note, the main work locations are older buildings and not required to be ADA compliant. 

SAFETY: MUST PRACTICE AND PROMOTE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES 

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Tax ID 86-0626273; QCO Code 20748