Special Education Teacher Jobs in Arizona

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Synergy Public School

Special Education Teacher

Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student’s IEP. Models lessons for students....

FY26 Special Education Teacher Resource

  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 1 hour ago

TITLE: Certified Teacher, Resource CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CERTIFIED PLACEMENT SCHEDULE QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements. Preschool Requirements:...

Remote Work

Instructional Strategies: Utilizes effective instructional strategies. Implements procedures involving students with the maximum time on task....

Instructional Strategies: Utilizes effective instructional strategies. Implements procedures involving students with the maximum time on task....

Instructional Strategies: Utilizes effective instructional strategies. Implements procedures involving students with the maximum time on task....

Special Education Teacher (SPED) Job in Queen Creek, AZ

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Special Education Teacher (SPED) Job in Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek, AZ Today CATEGORY Schools - Special Education Teacher JOB TYPE Contract Job Title: Special Education Teacher (SPED) Location: Queen...

Special Education Teacher (SPED) in Mesa, AZ

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Special Education Teacher (SPED) in Mesa, AZ Mesa, AZ 1 day ago CATEGORY Schools - Special Education Teacher JOB TYPE Contract Job Title: Special Education Teacher (SPED) Location: Mesa, Arizona Start...

Special Education Teacher

  • Fountain Hills, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Fountain Hills, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Our Special Education Teachers create a teaching environment where students with special needs can experience intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth....

Special Education Teacher - Sierra Vista

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Sierra Vista PPEP Tec High School (Charter) is looking for professionals that have a relevant degree, professional experience to teach and a desire to teach our high school...

Special Education Teacher for 2025/26 School Year

  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher (Full-Time, 180 day contract) to begin August 4, 2025 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *Bachelor's degree *Valid Arizona Department of Education Special Education K-12 certification...

2025-26 Special Education, Resource Teacher

  • Laveen, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Laveen, AZ
  • 4 days ago

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides services as written in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Maintains current IEPs (written within the past 365 days)....

2025-26 HS Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

  • Show Low, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Show Low, AZ
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring for a High School Special Education Teacher (self-contained) for the 2025-26 school year....

Special Education Teacher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Special Education Teacher Phoenix, AZ Today CATEGORY Schools - Special Education Teacher JOB TYPE Contract Job Title: Special Education Teacher Pay: $43-48 per hour (based on experience) Near: Phoenix...

Elementary Special Education Teacher-SY25/26

  • Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student....

Special Education Resource Teacher - $45-$50/ hr

  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • 6 days ago

The Special Education Teacher has a commitmentto team participation in planning and implementation of student programsincluding special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation withgeneral...

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Arizona

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Arizona offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.7%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Arizona
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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