Desert Heights Academy, a rapidly growing private school organization, is currently seeking Special Education Teachers for grades K-12. Desert Heights is dedicated to providing a positive educational experience that teaches students the necessary skills to transition their lives towards success within their community. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

At DHA, we believe that all students have a desire to succeed. For some students, success is right on the horizon, and for others, success may take a bit more time. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to promoting achievement in each student, even the hard to reach student. Making a positive difference in the lives of our students AND being part of an effective, AWESOME team are just a few of the benefits of working with our school.​ Additional benefits include signing bonus for certified teachers, salary paid over 12 months, fantastic work hours, PTO, and paid holidays.​ The company also offers health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance and a 401k plan.​

The following is a snapshot of responsibilities that a Special Education Teacher may encounter throughout the week:

• Attends training sessions, passes content assessment, and delivers designated instructional models for eligible students through utilization of DHA materials and educational strategies.
• Identifies and enrolls eligible students through existing test scores, administering tests, and/or other acceptable methods as required by DHA, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Develops and maintains individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Ensures supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from DHAclassroom or to mobile/trailer classroom.
• Establishes and maintains student forms and files as required by DHA, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Establishes and maintains a positive customer relationship with classroom teachers and principals, including providing achievement objectives and updated approved schedules of services.
• Attends and documents conferences/meetings/trainings with DHA Supervisors, classroom teachers, principals.
  
• Conducts progress monitoring.
• Write IEP’s and Implement accommodations and modifications in the classroom.
• Conduct and participate in IEP Meeting.
• Create weekly lesson plans that meet the needs of the students.
• Maintains inventory of educational materials and supplies.
• Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude towards staff and students.
  
• Must be flexible as instruction and programming is individualized for all students.
  

We are currently hiring for multiple locations throughout the Phoenix and Tempe area. Teachers must have a valid driver license, fingerprint clearance card, pass a mandatory drug screening, and hold a teaching certification in special education. If you are interested in the position, please respond with your resume attached.

You may visit us on the web for more information: http://www.desert-heights.com.