Full Time Special Education Educator - Remote - Online Programs

About the role

The Iron County School District seeks a Full Time Remote Special Education Educator to provide support and guidance to students with learning, cognitive, or physical disabilities. This position will contribute to the district’s mission of fostering college and career readiness through personalized learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading material at various levels, instructional games, and resource materials.
• Evaluates each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.
• Develops and presents appropriate IEP goals.
• Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations, administering pre-tests and post-tests as appropriate and necessary.
• Counsels students in identifying and dealing with their academic and social challenges.
• Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Provides students with tutoring for other classes.
• Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior.
• Works closely with other teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.
• Helps parents to understand the specific challenges of educationally handicapped students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of challenges and progress.
• Participates in case conferences about students who learn differently.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and similar record keeping functions pertinent to the special education program.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field by reading journals and publications, attending professional society meetings and seminars, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Evaluates special education needs to ensure that objectives for student education are met.
• Understands and interprets laws, rules, and regulations to students, parents, and paraprofessionals.
• Prepares reports for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Administers achievement tests to measure student level of performance.
• Writes and maintains IEP files and monitors compliance.
• Works with students and their behavior needs.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Special Education from an accredited institution.
• Valid Utah teaching license or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Experience with online and remote teaching methods.
• Proficiency in using technology for special education purposes.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time remote position, flexible schedule to accommodate student needs.