$25 - $27 per hour
fun, experienced, and professional cello instructor to teach part-time for Music and Dance Academy, our location in Tucson, AZ. This teacher will be instructing IN PERSON at our school. Teachers can set their availabilit…
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Special Education Teacher jobs in Tucson, AZ
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$21–$41/hr
Typical pay range
$60k
Median, full-time
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$25 - $27 per hour
fun, experienced, and professional voice instructor to teach part-time for Music and Dance Academy, our location in Tucson, AZ. This teacher will be instructing IN PERSON at our school. Teachers can set their availabilit…
Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 School Year Tucson Waldorf School (TWS) is excited to invite passionate and dedicated educators to join our faculty as Grade 6 Class Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year, and idea…
$41.8k - $44.42k
Early Childhood Lead Kindergarten Teacher for the 2027-2028 School Year Tucson Waldorf School (TWS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated... ...Association of North America), we take pride in providing an education that…
$55k - $62.75k
school and part of the Sonoran Schools network, a leader in STEM education since 2001. We provide a rigorous, college-preparatory... ...the whole child. We are seeking a Middle and High School History Teacher who is pass…
$17 per hour
About Precision Toyota of Tucson Recognized as one of the nation's best Toyota dealerships, we've earned the coveted "President's Award" several consecutive years in a row and twice earned membership in Toyota's exclusiv…
$800 per week
Located in Oro Valley, Arizona, the studio specializes in private ballroom lessons, group... ...upholds the highest standards of dance education through certified instructors, a proven... ...Recognition from DVIDA, Ballr…
$65k - $75k
Sonoran Schools is a leader in K-12 STEM education since 2001, serving diverse communities... ...for an experienced and student-focused Special Education Coordinator with K-12 grade experience... ...ongoing support to sp…
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What special education teachers earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $43k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
| Senior | $31–$41 | $64k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Tucson market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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