Vista College Prep Hiring for Special Education Teacher at Phoenix, AZ Full Time

This role qualifies for a $2k signing bonus and a $3k SpEd Stipend

Why Join Team VCP:

Vista College Prep is a growing network of high-performing tuition-free public charter schools in historically underserved communities of Phoenix. VCP was founded in 2013 with the belief that demographics do not determine destiny and that all students deserve an excellent education.

Our organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of VCP’s greatest strengths, and that the full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when we are an inclusive community.

What sets us apart? Our rich and rigorous curriculum, focus on social-emotional learning, targeted professional development, family engagement, and-most of all-our mission-aligned team. VCP staff are committed to anti-racism and educational equity, more than ever as we navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. VCP’s joyful, urgent, intentional culture underscores all we do to make our schools a proof point for what is possible for our growing community of students in Arizona. Join us!

Role Mission:

Special Education Teachers support students and staff through co-planning, co-teaching, inclusion, and pull-out support for students receiving special education services. In this role, you will build relationships that help instill the joy of life-long learning in our scholars, collaborate closely with instructional staff and your students’ families to ensure VCP is meeting and exceeding the educational needs of all our scholars.

Your Impact:

• Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned IEPs and 504 plans with targeted goals tied to grade level expectations for all students in case load, revising as updating as needed or, at minimum, annually;
• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work, and self determination through structured social-emotional learning;
• Teach and maintain school-wide systems, rules and consequences, and rewards;
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to more effectively support the learning abilities of all students;
• Collaborate with general education teachers and school staff to ensure appropriate differentiation of curriculum and delivery of accommodations and modifications per IEPs and 504 Plans of students in case load;
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and colleagues;
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with coach and colleagues to critically and strategically respond to the learning needs of students;
• Manage all Special Education-related compliance and documentation, including but not limited to meeting requests, signed IEP Progress s, evaluations, Teacher Input Questionnaires, and Special Education files;
• Coordinate with Student Success Team and contracted providers, including but not limited to Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and School Psychologist as needed;
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide;
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of IEP/504 Plan goals; and,
• Participate in annual three-week staff training.

Your Qualifications:

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects and for supporting students with exceptional needs;
• Track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in urban public school setting preferred, but not required;
• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate;
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Compensation: This role qualifies for a $2k signing bonus. We offer a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits for qualifying employees. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
VCP provides a safe work and school environment with comprehensive implementation of a risk mitigation plan aligned to CDC, state, and local guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85029: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person