Special Education Teacher

About This Role

This high school resource math lead position involves leading a special education classroom for students with diverse learning needs. The role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment, focusing on developing and implementing IEPs, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caseload and case management duties for a public or charter school setting
• Schedule and attend IEP and MET meetings
• Write IEPs and METs
• Write PWNs
• Ensure compliant paperwork
• Gather progress monitoring data
• Write progress reports
• Work collaboratively with on-site school staff and teams
• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

Requirements

• Arizona Department of Education Standard Professional Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice to have:

• Master’s in special education
• 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP pro)

Benefits

• Opportunity for a $2,500 Placement Bonus (subject to eligibility and terms)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities

Important Details

• School Year: 2026–2027
• Employment type: Part-Time

About the Company

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything the company does starts with one unwavering commitment: students first. Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, its teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students they serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, it delivers the personalized support every student needs and deserves to succeed.