Special Education Teacher

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in Maricopa County, AZ to hire dedicated Special Education Teacher supporting the 2026/2027 school year. This is an on-site, contract role for 32 hours per week, supporting a Middle School caseload.

Position Details:

• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• End Date: Spring 2027
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, full-time, up to 32 hours/week
• Grade Levels: 6-8
• Location: On-Site, Maricopa County, AZ
School Year: 2026/2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide pull-out resource support with small-group and 1:1 specialized instruction aligned to student needs.
• Deliver targeted skill-building interventions (e.g., reading, math, and social skills) to reinforce areas of difficulty.
• Support students' participation in general education classes by coordinating services around their daily schedules.
• Manage and monitor an assigned resource caseload (approximately 24 students) and maintain accurate service-related documentation.
Communicate consistently with school-based stakeholders to align on student supports and progress in the resource setting.

Qualifications:

• Special education certification (required).
• Ability to provide specialized instruction in a pull-out/resource model for targeted intervention.
• Comfort supporting middle school students across grades 6-8.
• Ability to manage a resource caseload and maintain organized documentation and follow-through.
Availability to work on-site on a Monday-Thursday schedule for 32 hours per week.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.