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Special Education Teacher

Employer
Academies of Math and Science
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
Compensation: $42,500 - $50,000 annually, DOE.

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Academies of Math and Science – 2016 Arizona Charter School of the Year
For Today’s Scholars – Tomorrow’s Global Visionaries


Special Education Teacher for Current School Year - Start Immediately 
AMS Peoria Campus - Phoenix, AZ


Are you dedicated to influencing positive changes in at-risk communities by preparing students for college, a successful life and career? As part of the AMS family, your role as a SPED teacher is to guide our special needs students through an advanced curriculum alongside our talented team of educators. Our passion is serving low-income neighborhoods and providing a STEM-focused education in conjunction with music, foreign language, and sports programs.

As we grow by roughly 30% each year, we seek intelligent, data-driven teachers eager to uphold the same academic excellence that made our flagship school in Tucson the 2016 AZ Charter School of the Year. Our results and success support our belief that all students can succeed – no matter their background – with the right programs in place, and more importantly, the right people leading the way. That’s where you come in.

Our teachers answer these questions with an emphatic YES!

Are you fiercely dedicated to helping at-risk students forge their way to a college education?
Do you believe that there are no limits to how much you can improve in the art and science of teaching?
Do you believe that setting high expectations for students (academically and behaviorally) sets them up for success?
Do you believe in the importance of a balanced education with a STEM focus in addition to arts, humanities, and character development?

 

Qualifications & competencies:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Certified in Special Education
  • Prior experience working with students with special needs
  • Strong analytical abilities and a love for data-driven instruction
  • Dedication to going above & beyond for your students
  • Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative
  • High standards for both yourself and your students


Why work for us?

  • Competitive salaries and bonus pay
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with employer contributions), PTO, and disability and life insurance
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with incredible coworkers and leaders
  • Comprehensive training, follow-up coaching, PD, and professional learning communities
  • Extensive opportunities for career mobility/advancement as our schools and network continue to grow and expand to new areas
  • The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to a high-quality education


Interested in working with us?
Apply through the link below. Please include the following in PDF or Word format:
1. A detailed resume describing your experience and data-supported accomplishments
2. A cover letter showcasing your written communication skills and demonstrating your alignment with the AMS mission and competencies 

Compensation: $42,500 - $50,000 annually, DOE. 
*If you experience any problems with the application please try a different browser or disable pop-up blockers. If you continue to have difficulties then please contact us for assistance at recruitingteam@amstucson.org.

Company

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of award winning Arizona public charter schools. We are dedicated to influencing positive changes in underserved communities by preparing students for college and a successful life and career. From kindergarten to elementary and Middle School, we guide our motivated students through an advanced curriculum alongside our talented team of educators. Our passion is serving low-income neighborhoods and providing a STEM-focused education in conjunction with music, foreign language, and sports programs.

Learn more at : https://amscharters.org/careers/

The flagship campus in Tucson has been named the highest performing Title I K-8 charter school with >70% F/R in the state of Arizona (out of 293 such schools).

 

We hire the best teachers and use the best methods, systems, and programs available to reach our mission of sending kids to college. Our program is built to provide motivated students in grades K-8 a top-quality education, enabling them to succeed in extremely competitive high school programs and ultimately, college. Each child’s success depends on us, and we are confident that we can reach all children who are willing to put in the effort to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.

To provide students the education they deserve and to provide the nation a generation prepared to deal with unsolved and new problems, join us. Help us to turn all students, regardless of their background or the neighborhood they live in, onto the path to college and a better life.

Let's improve education together.

Company info
Website
Telephone
5208875392
Location
2980 N Cambell Sut 103
Tucson
Arizona
85719
US

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