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Maricopa USD-Special Education Teacher

Maricopa, AZ 85138

Job Number: 21733 Pay Rate: $40 - $55

Job Description


We believe in taking great care of our providers, so they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We at Ro Health are currently looking for passionate individuals who have the desire to help children thrive to the best of their abilities while in school as a Special Education Teacher. As a Special Education Teacher, you would work at school districts in the Maricopa, AZ area. This would be a full-time position for the remainder of the 24/25 school year and into 25/26, to support students from Pre-K to High School grade levels (structured teaching classroom, mild/mod).




Position Overview




Special Education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, from math to English, in a way that is easier to understand for students with mild/moderate or moderate/severe disabilities. They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities. The focus is to engage students in different ways to help them successfully learn the academic materials!




Principal Duties and Responsibilities




Essential Functions:




May include but not limited to:
  • Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
  • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
  • Help develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
  • Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
  • Plan, organize, and assign activities specific student abilities
  • Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
  • Assess students’ performance and progress periodically
  • Discuss student’s progress with parents, general education teachers, counselors, and administrators
  • Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade
  • Comply will all company policies and applicable laws
  • Handles all other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills




REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s Degree - no specific major
  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Mod ADE Certification)
  • Prior experience working with special needs students in classroom settings

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Adaptable
  • Deadline oriented
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Critical Thinking Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Patience
  • Resourcefulness
  • Upbeat
  • Independent and teamwork abilities

If this sounds like a role for you, apply today!




About Ro Health




Ro Health is a rapidly growing healthcare staffing agency. We have over a decade of experience supplying our students and school districts with kind, caring, and professional healthcare providers. The success of Ro Health depends on the success of our providers, driving our efforts to focus on how we can improve their experience and performance as they continue to deliver exceptional patient care to the student population we serve.




Job Type: Full-time




Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour




Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Mild/Mod ADE Certification (Required)
  • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)
  • CPI Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
  • Maricopa, AZ 85138 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Maricopa, AZ 85138: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person
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