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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
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$60k
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Schools network, a leader in K-12 STEM education since 2001. We serve a diverse student population... ...Your Role Will Include Providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students... ...Collaborating with general…
$15.5 per hour
PM (after-school hours) Ideal for college students, future teachers, or anyone passionate about working with kids and math What... ...competency and improves their lives by opening the doors to higher education, greater…
Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students... ...OVERVIEW Providing assistance to…
$12 per hour
Tucson and the University of Arizona since 1971. We have enjoyed serving our community during busy lunches, dinners, late nights, and special/ private events all while providing quality food, craft cocktails, superior br…
Support Staff – Bacio Italiano Tucson, AZ | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Competitive Hourly Pay + Opportunities for Growth Be the Person Who Makes Great Service Possible. At Bacio Italiano , every great dining exper…
$17.34 per hour
Job Type Full-time Leman Academy of Excellence Preschool Teacher (full-time): East Campus OUR MISSION Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where al…
Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically or emotionally d…
Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives. Position Details REQUIRED: ~ An Elementary certificate Full job description here. You must attach a copy of your cer…
is seeking a warm, knowledgeable, and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join our small nonprofit early childhood community. Climbing... .... “Community” is our middle name, and we are looking for an educator who values c…
interest in skin cancer are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Immunobiology is home to a diverse group of scientists, educators, and trainees dedicated to understanding how immune and microbial processes in…
$17 per hour
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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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