Special Education Teacher in Residence, $1,500 Sign On Bonus

Company: Desert Choice Schools
Location: Buckeye
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Desert Choice Schools is looking for Special Education Teachers in Residence for our Buckeye location for the 22/23 school year.
The Teacher in Residence position requires you to enroll in a Special Education Certification program or Master's in Special Education. Starting salary of $46,000. We provide you with an enrollment stipend of $2,500 and tuition reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year. Substitute Teacher certification in the State of AZ required through the AZ Department of Education.
Relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates is available!

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  You must be enrolled in a TIR program in order to be offered a TIR employment agreement.
• You must select a TIR program that leads to a Special Education Mild/Moderate Certificate if you are teaching in a special education classroom.
• Enrollment in a TIR Program and start with us = $2500 Stipend to be paid $1250 for the first semester of active enrollment and $1250 for the second semester of active enrollment.
• You can find the link to all approved teacher preparation programs here:
  https://www.azed.gov/teach/enter-the-profession/approved-educator-preparation-programs
• Work with your college/university program to obtain your TIR certificate with ADE. You must obtain your TIR certification within 30 days of enrollment in the program. This will require signatures from both your teacher prep program and our organization.
• You will be eligible for $2,000 annually for Tuition Reimbursement.Responsibilities:The Special Education Teacher is responsible to implement all Desert Choice Schools/LEARN Behavioral Program Components with integrity as well as oversee behavior technicians' implementation of these components:1.Desert Choice Schools/LEARN Behavioral Clinical Program2.Curriculum and Instruction3.Special Education ServicesQualifications:Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Substitute Teacher certification in state of AZ
  • Valid State of Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card must be currentCOVID Message:The health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community are of the utmost importance to LEARN Behavioral. With the continued presence of COVID-19, we are committed to providing our essential services to clients, while maintaining safety for everyone. Please consider our practices on Face Coverings, Daily Health Screenings, and Employee Vaccinations below before applying for one of our open positions:
    • Face Coverings - LEARN follows the CDC's guidance and in most locations, face coverings are optional. There are a few exceptions where continued use of face coverings, such as local county and/or payor mandates, is required. Please note that as the CDC guidance changes, LEARN's face covering practices will also change.
    • Daily Health Screenings - We follow local county guidelines, and may adjust this practice as COVID-19 cases in your area increase/decrease.
    • Employee Vaccination - Employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as vaccination may be a requirement in the future to comply with Executive and State/Local or Payor vaccination mandates.

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