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
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.
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.
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Entry level
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