Special Education Teacher
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Maricopa County, Arizona
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$50 - $55 per hour
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Contract
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On-Site
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Job ID: 82983
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Posted today
Special Education Teacher - Specialized Programs/Classroom
Surprise, AZ | 2026-2027 School Year
Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals connect with leading school districts across the country. We're partnering with a school district in Surprise, AZ to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a specialized classroom serving students with significant support needs during the 2026-2027 school year.
In this role, you'll provide individualized, evidence-based instruction in a highly supportive classroom environment designed for students with specific disabilities, such as autism, behavioral needs, or functional life skills. You'll collaborate with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to create a safe, structured, and engaging learning experience that promotes academic, social, behavioral, and functional growth.
Responsibilities:
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Provide specialized instruction aligned with students' IEP goals and individualized learning needs.
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Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans and instructional strategies.
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Foster a structured, positive, and supportive classroom environment.
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Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
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Utilize behavior support strategies, social-emotional learning practices, and evidence-based interventions as appropriate.
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Incorporate adaptive technology, sensory supports, and visual supports to maximize student success.
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Monitor student progress, collect data, and maintain accurate documentation.
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Participate in IEP meetings and communicate regularly with families and school staff.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
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Valid Arizona Special Education teaching certification (or eligibility to obtain).
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Experience working with students with autism, behavioral needs, intellectual disabilities, or other significant support needs preferred.
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Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and behavior intervention strategies.
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Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills.
Why Apply?
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Join a collaborative and student-focused educational team.
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Make a meaningful impact supporting students with diverse learning needs.
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Access ongoing support from the Onward Search Education team throughout your assignment.
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Opportunity to build valuable experience in a specialized educational setting.
About Onward Education
Onward Education is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We work with K-12 schools to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Inclusive Hiring Practices
We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at info@onwardedu.com.
Employment Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Education is a drug-free workplace.
Virtual Interview Process
To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.
To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.
Job Seeker Scam Alert
We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Education representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardedu and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.
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