East Valley Certified Special Education Teacher (Part-Time)

Job Title: East Valley Certified Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Location: East Valley (Hybrid)

Pay: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour with SpEd Cert

Job Type: Part-Time (10-25 hrs per week)

Who We Are: Goodwin Learning Academy (GLA) is an Arizona-approved private special education school serving students with diverse learning, behavioral, developmental, and social-emotional needs. We provide individualized educational services through on-campus, virtual, and home-based instruction models designed to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are currently seeking a passionate, experienced, and highly skilled Certified Special Education Teacher to provide educational services to students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Moderate to Severe Developmental Disabilities.

This position is ideal for educators who believe every student is capable of growth and who are committed to meeting learners where they are through individualized, relationship-driven instruction.

Position Overview: The Special Education Teacher will primarily provide direct instruction to students in homebound settings, while also supporting students through virtual and/or on-campus instruction as needed. This position offers a dynamic and flexible teaching environment, serving students across multiple instructional settings based on individual student needs and program requirements.

Instruction is highly individualized and focused on academic achievement, functional skill development, social-emotional growth, and increasing student independence. Teachers collaborate closely with families, related service providers, and school staff to ensure students receive comprehensive, high-quality educational support.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with students who may present with significant cognitive, communication, adaptive, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, including students with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental disabilities.

Duties:

Provide individualized special education instruction in students' homes, off-campus settings, or held virtually.

Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to students’ individual needs.

Collect and maintain accurate progress-monitoring data.

Collaborate with parents, related service providers, and school administration.

Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and accommodations.

Maintain professional documentation and compliance records.

Foster positive relationships with students and families.

Support student behavioral, communication, and adaptive skill development.

Must be able to deliver instruction in:

Functional Academics

Reading, Literacy, & Mathematics

Social-Emotional Learning

Executive Functioning Skills

Adaptive and Daily Living Skills (if applicable)

Communication and Social Skills Development (if applicable)

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.

Valid Arizona Special Education Certificate (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Cross-Categorical, or equivalent).

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.

Experience working with students with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities.

Knowledge of IEP/ILP implementation, progress monitoring, differentiation, executive functioning supports, and social-emotional learning strategies.

Experience implementing behavior support plans, trauma-informed practices, and AAC/alternative communication systems preferred.

Strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, communication, collaboration, and documentation.

CPI or similar crisis intervention training preferred.

Why Join GLA?

At GLA, you'll do more than teach—you'll change lives. Our team is dedicated to helping students with unique learning needs succeed through individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, and a student-first approach.

What We Offer:

Supportive, collaborative leadership

Flexibility and professional autonomy

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Competitive salaried positions for full-time employees

401(k) and benefits available

Meaningful work that makes a real difference

A positive, mission-driven school culture

If you're passionate about special education, believe in meeting students where they are, and want to be part of a team that truly values both students and staff, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

working with students with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

working mod/severe intellectual/developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

AZ Special Education Teaching Certificate (Required)

IVP Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person