Onward Search 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, Arizona to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a full-time, in-person position serving students in a Structured Teaching Classroom (STC) for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The Special Education Teacher will lead a self-contained STC classroom supporting early elementary students with significant learning, developmental, and behavioral needs. This role involves delivering individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals, implementing structured teaching practices, and collaborating with support staff and related service providers to promote student growth, independence, and engagement.

Position Details

• Position: Special Education Teacher – STC (K–2)

• Location: In-person, Maricopa County, AZ

• Hours: Full-time, 8 hours per day

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Grade Levels: Kindergarten–2nd Grade

• Classroom Type: Structured Teaching Classroom (STC)

• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Provide direct instruction in academic, functional, and behavioral skill areas.

• Maintain a highly structured classroom environment using evidence-based teaching strategies.

• Implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports.

• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administrators.

• Collect data, monitor progress, and adjust instruction to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification (required).

• Experience working in a self-contained or STC classroom ( Structuring Teaching Classroom) preferred.

• Strong understanding of IEP development, progress monitoring, and compliance.

• Knowledge of structured teaching, behavior supports, and early childhood development.

• Excellent collaboration, organization, and classroom management skills.

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.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting young learners with diverse needs and creating meaningful early educational experiences, this is the opportunity for you! Join a dedicated school team focused on student success and inclusive learning.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• 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.