We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
Academies of Math and Science
Special Education Teacher
Start: Summer 2026
Location: 221 W 6th Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210
Compensation: $48,331.25 – $54,571.88 year-round salary (DOE)
The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated, public K-8 charter schools in Arizona that have been in operation for over 20 years. We deeply believe in the power of high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to develop today’s students into tomorrow’s global visionaries.
Are you a data-driven, culturally aware teacher who is determined to provide opportunities for ALL students to excel academically? You belong here!
Make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to high-quality education, and inspire students to set and meet high standards for their academic and behavioral success. We seek passionate, mission-driven educators who are committed to providing exceptional education for underserved students. Join our community and help us change the world—one student at a time.
Responsibilities
Use AMS curriculum standards to teach students above and below grade level through a differentiated approach
Attend weekly professional development sessions and meetings with grade-level teams/professional learning communities
Communicate effectively with parents and lead parent-student-teacher meetings to facilitate progress both in and outside the classroom
Coordinate with administrators and other staff members to create an environment focused on meeting students’ academic and behavioral needs
Use measurable data to track student performance and enhance student outcomes with visible results
Collaborate with network and school teams to continuously improve instructional practices and student achievement
Utilize PBIS and preventative intervention strategies to guide students in developing social and emotional skills that support lifelong learning
Minimum Qualifications:
Arizona State Certification in Special Education
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education OR a Bachelor’s in a related field with at least two years of K–8 teaching experience
Passion for supporting Title I and ESL students in underserved communities
Ability to pass a background check and obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!
We are a network of ten award-winning K-8 charter schools in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. The Academies of Math and Sciences serves under-represented communities to provide an advanced, college-preparatory education.
The flagship campus in Tucson has been named the highest performing Title I K-8 charter school with >70% F/R in the state of Arizona (out of 293 such schools).
We hire the best teachers and use the best methods, systems, and programs available to reach our mission of sending kids to college. Our program is built to provide motivated students in grades K-8 a top-quality education, enabling them to succeed in extremely competitive high school programs and ultimately, college. Each child’s success depends on us, and we are confident that we can reach all children who are willing to put in the effort to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.
To provide students the education they deserve and to provide the nation a generation prepared to deal with unsolved and new problems, join us. Help us to turn all students, regardless of their background or the neighborhood they live in, onto the path to college and a better life.
Let's improve education together.
