Substitute Special Education Teacher

About the role

Substitute Teachers will be part of a team that works with students with emotional and behavioral needs providing therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, pre-crisis and post crisis interventions as well as instruction in the event our regularly scheduled educator is unable to attend work. This position is supported by one to three behavior technicians who assist the classroom teacher with classroom management, behavior documentation and reporting, implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions as well as participating in teaching and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teachers are responsible for curriculum and instruction, classroom management, as well as other documentation and maintaining student records if needed
• Follows a school schedule
• Work variable days/hours
• Collaborate and able to receive feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur
• Must have the ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Active and valid Substitute or other Education teaching certificate issued by AZ State Department of Education

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students preferred
• PCMA certified is a plus but not required