Special Education Teachers for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
Master's degree73%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,146 profiles for Special Education Teachers in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Special Education Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $107,258 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,903 – $153,590 yearly
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Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) grades 5-8
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseCPRTESOL CertificationESL CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSpecial Education Teacher
Scottsdale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystSpecial Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationLBS1QIDP Certification+14 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional Certification+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSpecial Education Professional
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMR/EHRTeaching CertificationFundamentals of EngineeringSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's License+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSpecial Education Teacher
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCoachingEmployee TrainingTeam TrainingStaff TrainingSpecial Education Teacher
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) EndorsementCPREnglish Language Arts Teacher CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsBehavioral Health
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What's the average time to fill a special education teacher role?
The average time to fill a special education teacher role is 97 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do special education teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a special education teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for special education teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for special education teachers include: Special Education Certification, Teaching Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to special education teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to special education teachers include: k-6 resource teacher, homebound special education interventionist and self-contained special education teacher & case manager (k–3).
What level of education is common for a special education teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a special education teacher in Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a special education teacher?
Most special education teachers have 21 years of professional experience.
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