K-12 Functional Academic Teacher

Functional Academic Teacher - Online Campus (Kindergarten-12th grade)Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Arizona and be able to come onsite to our Phoenix Online School Office two times per month for meetings and professional development.The Functional Academic Teacher will serve grades K-12 students with Individualized EducationPlans (IEPs) in a fully online environment, managing a caseload of up to 25 students. Thisposition requires teaching across elective subjects (Life Skills, Career Exploration, and Social-Emotional Learning) while delivering specially designed instruction to students significantlybelow grade level, including those with limited verbal communication, who may useAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. The teacher will foster academic,social, and life skills growth through individualized support, structured teaching strategies, andstrong collaboration with families, support staff, and related service providers.Key ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Lesson Planning• Provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Life Skills, Career Explorations,and Social-Emotional Learning tailored to each student's IEP goals.• Plan weekly lessons using AZACS-approved curriculum resources, incorporatingaccommodations, modifications, and multi-modal teaching strategies.• Adapt and modify materials to meet individual learning and communication needs.• Implement structured teaching strategies to support attention, independence, andfunctional skill development.Student Support & Communication• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians to update them on progress,goals, and strategies.• Support AAC users by embedding communication opportunities in all instructionalactivities.• Celebrate student achievements and progress, fostering a positive, supportivelearning environment.• Ensure regular engagement of students in the online classroom, monitoringattendance and participation.Data & IEP Responsibilities• Develop, review, and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in compliancewith state and federal guidelines.• Collect, analyze, and report student performance data monthly to inform instructionaldecisions.• Meet with students to complete transition-related activities to create a transition planfor their IEP meeting.• Attend and actively participate in all IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings,and professional learning sessions.• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, services, and instructionalsupports.Collaboration & Professionalism• Collaborate with related service providers and the Functional Academic staff tosupport student needs.• Provide clear communication and constructive feedback to support staff assigned toyour students.• Participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge of specialeducation best practices and online teaching strategies.Desired Qualifications:Experience managing and teaching a caseload of students with disabilities in a classroom learning environment At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred Required: Must be an Arizona Resident Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card Valid Special Education Teaching Certification Bachelor's Degree or higher Benefits: Work remotely in your own home Competitive pay based on experience Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program 401K with a company match Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones Great professional development and advancement opportunities ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Light Work:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.