Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Positions available at the following locations:

Chandler (K-5 or 6-12): 1951 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Cicero (Grades 6-12): 7205 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Lincoln (Grades 6-12): 2250 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

Maryvale (K-5): 4825 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Scottsdale (K-5): 16648 N. 94th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Scottsdale (Grades 6-12): 16537 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Roosevelt (K-5 or 6-12): 555 S Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Trivium Academy (Grades 6-12): 2001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395

Veritas Academy (K-5, 6-12): 3102 N. 56th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85018

The Exceptional Student Services (Special Education) Coordinator will:

• Plan and provide specially designed instruction to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Draft and maintain IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Plan and facilitate meetings throughout the special education process
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Manage the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Benefits:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Manageable caseload
• Competitive salary
• Signing Bonuses
• Strong administrative support
• Collaborating team members

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be proficient in the use of technology.
• Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts.

Education/Certification:

• Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona certification in Special Education (mild to moderate, cross-categorical, learning disability, or intern/alternative)
• A current Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Experience:

• 1 year of successful teaching experience (preferably in a K-12 school setting)
• 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience (preferred)
• The ideal candidate has previous experience in Special Education.

Special Education at Great Hearts

• At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
• Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
• Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide over 25,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Company Description

Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide over 25,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs