Secondary Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction for all classes, adapting lessons for different learning levels and special education needs.
• Grade assignments promptly and update grades and behavior notes weekly in BestNotes.
• Track and report IEP goals, review student testing, and administer educational assessments as needed.
• Maintain curriculum files with lesson plans, activities, and evaluations for each course.
• Attend weekly staff and treatment team meetings, sharing updates on student progress and behavior.
• Contact parents weekly to provide updates on student academic performance.
• Develop and implement support plans for students earning below a C-.
• Monitor student safety by reviewing levels weekly and responding accordingly.
• Collaborate with school districts, educational consultants, and support core teachers with interventions.
• Serve as an academic advisor and participate in the S&A L10 team.

Qualifications

• Utah State Certified in Secondary Education (6–12) with English endorsement (or working toward it).
• Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement required.
• Strong knowledge of subject matter, teaching methods, and Special Education procedures.
• Familiarity with company policies and student-related challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and navigating online systems like BestNotes.
• Teaching experience beyond student teaching is preferred but not required.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 to $33.00

Schedule

New Year-round teaching schedule (210 days) with 6 weeks off during summer.