Special Education Teacher - Apache Junction, AZ

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm for special education to a full-time contract position supporting elementary students in grades K-5 within a dedicated STARS program. This rewarding opportunity places you at the forefront of positive change in a behavior self-contained classroom, working collaboratively to create a supportive, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Your background shaping the academic and social success of children with diverse needs will help you thrive as you provide specialized instruction, adapt curriculum, and implement individualized education plans (IEPs). You’ll be surrounded by a community focused on empowering students and celebrating every milestone of growth.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Valid Special Education Teacher credentials/certification
• Experience teaching elementary students, preferably in self-contained or behavioral classroom settings
• Knowledge of strategies for managing challenging behaviors and fostering positive classroom climate
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with team members and families
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly and creatively to students’ evolving needs

In this position, you will:

• Deliver direct instruction tailored to individual learning plans
• Use evidence-based behavior management techniques
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, and administrators
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust strategies as needed
• Build trusting relationships with students, encouraging self-regulation and confidence
• Stay current with best practices in special education

This contract role is full-time, providing 37.5 hours of meaningful work each week in a vibrant and supportive educational setting. If you are passionate about making a measurable difference for students who need it most, we invite you to apply today and contribute to a classroom where every child is given the tools to reach their fullest potential.