Special Education Teacher [83833]

Summary

Onward Education is partnering with a school district in Maricopa County, AZ to find dedicated and compassionate Middle School Special Education Resource Room Teachers to support students who benefit from targeted, specialized instruction while continuing to participate in the general education setting.

Position Overview

The Resource Room Teacher provides small-group and/or individualized instruction to middle school aged students/ high school aged students who need additional support in specific academic or social-emotional areas. Students typically spend the majority of their school day in general education classrooms and receive specialized instruction in the resource room for part of the day.

This is a great opportunity for a special education educator who enjoys providing targeted interventions, building strong student relationships, and collaborating with general education teachers to help students succeed. Willingness to provide a part-time schedule on certain caseloads.

What Is a Resource Room?

A resource room is a specialized, pull-out instructional setting where students receive additional support for part of their school day. Instruction is generally provided in a small-group or individual setting and focuses on specific areas of need.

Students in a resource program are typically able to participate in the general education classroom for most of the day but benefit from targeted interventions and specialized instruction to address areas of difficulty.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction in a resource room/pull-out setting
• Work with students individually or in small groups based on their specific needs
• Provide targeted instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills
• Reinforce and build skills that students may be struggling with in the general education classroom
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with students' IEP goals
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions as needed
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student goals and services
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress-monitoring data
• Support students in becoming more independent and successful within the general education environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Licensed or certified in Special Education
• Experienced working with students with disabilities
• Comfortable providing both individual and small-group instruction
• Knowledgeable about IEPs, accommodations, and specialized instruction
• Collaborative and communicative with school teams
• Patient, compassionate, and student-centered
• Committed to helping students build academic skills and independence

Why Join Onward Education?

At Onward Education, we connect passionate educators with school communities where their skills and experience can make a meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting our educators throughout the hiring process and beyond.

Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this Resource Room opportunity with our team!

Job Description

Onward Education is partnering with a school district in Maricopa County, AZ to find dedicated and compassionate Middle School Special Education Resource Room Teachers to support students who benefit from targeted, specialized instruction while continuing to participate in the general education setting.

Position Overview

The Resource Room Teacher provides small-group and/or individualized instruction to middle school aged students/ high school aged students who need additional support in specific academic or social-emotional areas. Students typically spend the majority of their school day in general education classrooms and receive specialized instruction in the resource room for part of the day.

This is a great opportunity for a special education educator who enjoys providing targeted interventions, building strong student relationships, and collaborating with general education teachers to help students succeed. Willingness to provide a part-time schedule on certain caseloads.

What Is a Resource Room?

A resource room is a specialized, pull-out instructional setting where students receive additional support for part of their school day. Instruction is generally provided in a small-group or individual setting and focuses on specific areas of need.

Students in a resource program are typically able to participate in the general education classroom for most of the day but benefit from targeted interventions and specialized instruction to address areas of difficulty.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction in a resource room/pull-out setting
• Work with students individually or in small groups based on their specific needs
• Provide targeted instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills
• Reinforce and build skills that students may be struggling with in the general education classroom
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with students' IEP goals
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions as needed
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student goals and services
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress-monitoring data
• Support students in becoming more independent and successful within the general education environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Licensed or certified in Special Education
• Experienced working with students with disabilities
• Comfortable providing both individual and small-group instruction
• Knowledgeable about IEPs, accommodations, and specialized instruction
• Collaborative and communicative with school teams
• Patient, compassionate, and student-centered
• Committed to helping students build academic skills and independence

Why Join Onward Education?

At Onward Education, we connect passionate educators with school communities where their skills and experience can make a meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting our educators throughout the hiring process and beyond.

Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this Resource Room opportunity with our team!