** Now Hiring for our 2026-2027 School Year***
Applicants must hold a Special Education Teaching License with one of the following endorsements preferred:
---Moderate/Severe
---Severe/Profound
Work Schedule & Paid Breaks
- Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
- 10 Month Position (August-May)
- Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
- Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff both professionally and personally, including:
- Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Referral Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children and young adults with special needs, ages 5-22. Accel provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (includes but limited to):
- Develop and implement individualized education plans and instructional programs
- Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of students’ progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student’s progress
- Maintain accurate recordkeeping system
- Provide supervision and direction to classroom Paraprofessionals and implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management
- Physically intervene or provide physical assistance in the classroom
- Serve as a Coordinator that manages IEP scheduling and participates and helps facilitate MET and IEP meetings
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education
- Arizona Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in the area being hired to teach
- Must have or ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of classroom experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $57,000.00 per year
Education:
License/Certification:
- AZ Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement (Required)
Work Location: In person
