Teacher

Why Join LEARN Academy!OverviewLEARN Academyis hiring an Teacher to provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student.

Our Teacher creates a teaching environment where students with special needs can experience intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. We implement direct instruction, computer-based instruction, blended learning, hands-on activities, and community-based instruction to fulfill student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Youll boost each students confidence and help them achieve academic success by using educational resources that are research-based, highly motivational, and aligned with grade level outcomes.

Foster a lifelong love of learning for students with special needs at LEARN Academy!

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

LEARN Academy partners with schools and districts to help students with autism, special needs, and other learning and behavioral challenges reach their full potential.

• Evidence-based support: We provide customized educational, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students from early childhood through post-secondary education.
• Partnership that makes a difference: Our team works alongside educators and school communities across the country to create meaningful progress for students.
• Proven impact: Since 2007, weve had the privilege of serving more than 195,000 studentsand were continuing to grow our impact.

What We Offer

• Small classroom sizes (12 students max)
• 10-month position, salary paid over 12 months
• Classroom support from behavior technicians and a team of uniquely trained specialists
• Competitive compensation plan
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
• Referral bonuses
• Supervision available for post-baccalaureate internships in teaching, while working towards final credential
• Highly qualified candidates pursuing advanced clinical degrees while teaching may be eligible for supervision in many clinical domains

What You Have

• Valid Arizona Elementary and Special Education Credential (or enrolled in a program for certification).
• Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred, OR an intern student currently in a special education program.
• Autism-specific or related certificate preferred will be accepted if paired with another teaching credential.
• Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred.
• Must be able to assume a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA), such as therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and design and provide specially-designed instruction (SDI).
• Administer instructional activities that contribute to a positive climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the unique needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with a team of OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, Clinical Specialists, and Administrators.

Physical Requirements

is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.