Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher - Tempe, AZ . Tempe, AZ

Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher - Tempe, AZ

Location:

Tempe, AZ

Pay Rate: $50/hour

Hours:

40 hours per week

Contract Length: ASAP start – End of 2025–2026 School Year

Modality: ELA/Reading Inclusion (6th & 7th Grade)

Position Type:
Backfill

A dedicated Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher is needed to provide specialized instruction and academic support to students in inclusion-based ELA and Reading settings for grades 6–7. The teacher will implement individualized programs, collaborate with general education staff, and ensure services are delivered in alignment with student needs and professional standards.

This role requires strong teamwork, effective instructional planning, and a commitment to supporting student success through evidence-based practices.

• Provide specialized instruction to middle school students in ELA/Reading inclusion settings.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support curriculum accessibility and student participation.

• Deliver targeted academic interventions and tutorial assistance.

• Participate in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring.

• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with all applicable requirements.

• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred).

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate as required by state regulations.

• Minimum of one year teaching experience (preferred).

• Preferred certifications:

• Standard Elementary Teaching

• Standard Secondary Teaching

• Standard Special Education Teaching

• Preferred endorsement:
  Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1).

• Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice.

• Current CPR certification (if applicable).

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable).

• Current health certificate (if required by state or contract guidelines).

• Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Role:
  Middle School Resource SPED Teacher (Backfill)

• Service Model: ELA Reading Inclusion – 6th & 7th Grade

• School Year: 2025–2026

Cliffton Meadows

National Recruitment Manager – Amergis

Phone:

Email:

Qualified candidates and referrals are encouraged to reach out directly.

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  * Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

• About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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