High School Teacher

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High School Teacher

Description

Come be a part of the teaching team at New Way Academy for the 2026-2027 school year! We are seeking a highly qualified high school teacher to join our high school team. Our high school teachers support the school’s mission to educate children with learning differences to fulfill their potential.

New Way Academy is an independent, K-12 day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond our doors. We continually strive to provide exemplary instruction, state-of-the-art remediation for areas of challenge, optimal social experiences, and the opportunity to unlock strengths and talents. As a result, New Way develops confident lifelong learners who lead enhanced, productive lives and serve as positive examples of what individuals with learning differences can achieve.

New Way’s core values of respect, community, ownership, quality, and engagement are at the heart of everything we do. New Way Academy is dedicated to approaching justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with an intentional global mindset that places value and recognition on the diverse community members of New Way.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction to high school classes of up to 12 students in the subject area assigned, adapting curriculum to meet the needs of each group throughout the day
Differentiate instruction to remediate what students need to learn and push them to rigorous content understanding
Integrate best practices by providing students with accommodations and modifications based on their learning needs
Maintain and utilize accurate and up-to-date data regarding student achievement
Empower students through high expectations, consistent routines, and strategies for success
Contribute to the drafting of each student’s quarterly report outlining their academic and social progress
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
Work collaboratively with the other level and content teams

Characteristics & Qualities

Passionate about empowering students with unique learning profiles
Innovative and creative
Strong planner with an emphasis on execution
Effective communicator, both internally and externally
Team player
High level of integrity and professionalism
Willingness to go above and beyond
Highly organized and flexible time management

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate, occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate
Regularly uses close and distance vision
Works at a computer screen for extended periods of time
Works at a desk for extended periods of time, frequently moves around campus
Ability to occasionally move items 30 lbs. across the campus
Effectively deals with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
New Way requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Education, Certificate, and Requirements

Holds valid and up-to-date teaching certificate in Arizona
Bachelor’s degree or higher with a preferred emphasis on special education
Previous teaching experience, preferably at a high school level

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience in a range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year
Full benefits including medical, vision and dental plans
Competitive 401K package
School lunch provided