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....

2025-2026 School Year Special Education Teacher (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

  • Bisbee, AZ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bisbee, AZ
  • 10 hours ago

strategies, including a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiries, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. and addresses the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels...

School Special Education Teacher

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 14 hours ago

Overview HealthPro Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity available for a Special Education Teacher in Avondale, Arizona!...

Autism Special Education Teacher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 19 hours 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 25/26 SY

  • Ypg, AZ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ypg, AZ
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for Special Education Teachers for the upcoming 25/26 SY Who We're Looking For DCS is hiring a Special Education Teacher to provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies designed...

Special Education Teacher

  • Sun City, AZ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sun City, AZ
  • 19 hours 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 Alternative Programs

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : FLSA: Exempt CCUSD is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dynamic Special Education Teacher for our Alternative Programs....

26-125 Special Education Aide - SLD

  • Marana, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Marana, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Openings as of 4/26/2025 26-125 Special Education Aide - SLD JobID: 6790 Position Type: Instructional Support Staff/Special Education Aide Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 Date...

26-131 Special Education Aide - Behavior Cluster

  • Marana, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Marana, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Openings as of 4/26/2025 26-131 Special Education Aide - Behavior Cluster JobID: 6807 Position Type: Instructional Support Staff/Special Education Aide Date Posted: 4/25/2025 Location: Marana Middle...

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Education Resource Teacher 25/26 1.0 FTE (.5 Bologna &.5 San Marcos) Classification: Certified Job Title: Classroom Teacher Reports To: Principal Salary: Certified...

25/26 SY Special Education Resource Teacher

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 3 days ago

education law, policies and procedures and provide information to school staff In-depth understanding of special education teaching methods and techniques Coordinate the implementation of special education...

25/26 SY Special Education Resource Teacher

  • Glendale, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 3 days ago

education law, policies and procedures and provide information to school staff In-depth understanding of special education teaching methods and techniques Coordinate the implementation of special education...

Special Education Teacher - CCS

  • Cottonwood, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Cottonwood, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Provide individualized and small group instruction in academic areas and other areas as identified by student's annual goals and objectives....

Special Education Teacher

  • Casa Grande, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Casa Grande, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Education services Provide Special Education sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP Maintain all documentation required by the district including...

Resource Special Education Teacher. 5th-12th grade

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Salary: $2420 / Week The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade...

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Special Education Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
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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