Middle School Special Education Teacher

Sonoran Science Academy Tucson is an A-rated, STEM-focused public charter school and part of the Sonoran Schools network, a leader in K-12 STEM education since 2001. We serve a diverse student population across the greater Tucson area with a rigorous, college-prep curriculum and a strong commitment to developing the whole child. We value a professional culture built on collaboration, growth, and high expectations where educators are supported, challenged, and encouraged to make a lasting impact.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborating with general education teachers, school psychologists, reading specialists, speech and hearing specialists, and administration to develop integrated support plans for students in their least restrictive environments.
• Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guiding students toward curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicating those objectives to students.
• Writing Review of Existing Data (RED) reports and Individualized Education Plans for students.
• Conducting IEP meetings and Review of Existing Data meetings with student families.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Encouraging students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
• Special Education Certification.
• Arizona Teaching Certification or Early Childhood Certification (preferred).
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: $60,250 to $68,000 per year.
• Competitive medical insurance with employer contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 13%, eligible starting Day 1.
• Health savings account.

Location & Shift Times

• Sonoran Science Academy, Tucson, AZ.
• Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.