Teacher

Job Details Since 2013, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) has opened six campuses in the Metro Phoenix and Tucson areas including our online campus. We are looking for an experienced Certified Teacher to join our team of passionate individuals. WHY Autism Academy? Our Mission at Autism Academy is to assist every student with autism to be equipped and able to achieve academic, social, and behavioral excellence in an environment centered on strong character values. The Autism Academy and A+ Academy were founded on the principle that kids come first. We strive to improve the lives of each student, their families, and their communities. As a school focused on children with autism, we achieve this by addressing the needs of every student academically, socially, and behaviorally. We offer character and social programs that bring a solid life skills foundation, empower students to reach their full potential, and provide a strong values-based environment that focuses on compassion. Responsibilities • Manage educational programming for students in the classroom. • Provide whole and small group instruction and create lesson plans using AAED approved curriculum. • Maintain a positive environment to encourage the personal, social, and academic growth of all students. • Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner on student goals. • Celebrate the achievements and successes of each student with staff and parents. • Direct and collaborate with instructional assistants/aides to support lessons and all student needs. • Maintain professional conduct and appearance. • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. • Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, businesses, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills. • Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people. • Provide regular one-to-one feedback, goal setting, and yearly reviews for assigned Para Educators and/or teachers’ Aides. • Ensure administrative and managerial duties are executed in a timely consistent manner. Physical Requirements • Able to complete all components of Safety-Care training. • Perform some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 40 lbs. and above). • Assist lifting, holding or positioning students with disabilities (including physical, behavioral, learning, etc.) • Maintain independent mobility to move about the classroom and campus throughout the day including: Sitting or stooping on the floor for extended periods of time, bending over repeatedly throughout the day, and standing or walking the majority of the day. • Work outdoors year-round to assist with car line, field trips, and supervising students on playground as well as any other assigned duties. • Work in noisy and crowded environments • Ability to approach emotionally charged situations with balance and empathy. • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • Must have unaided or aided hearing ability to receive information through listening in a noisy environment. • Able to give information through speaking in a noisy environment. • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Educational and Work Experience Requirements: • Valid Teaching Certificate (Special Education preferred) • Minimum two years of teaching experience (Special Education preferred) • Valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card • Has a basic understanding of instructional methods and education curriculums. • Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with parents and education professionals. • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service EEO STATEMENT AND POLICY AAED is an equal opportunity employer. AAED expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation. AAED is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by governing local, state, or federal law. The terms of this EEO policy apply to all areas of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, layoff, and rehire. AAED will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Any employees with questions or concerns about this EEO Statement or AAED’s or anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, or anti-retaliation should immediately discuss the questions or concerns with the AAED management. AAED does not retaliate against employees who report unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday License/Certification: • Teaching Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: • Phoenix, AZ 85053 (Required) Work Location: In person