Special Education Mild/Moderate Math Teacher (External Applicants Only)

Job Summary

The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and do so in accordance with each student's ability. Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction. Implement Proficiency-Based Grading in Student Evaluations.

About the Role

Position begins with the 2026-2027 school year. Preference will be given to teachers who have demonstrated skill in collaboration, and supporting students in general education classrooms in order to provide access to and progress in the general curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE's Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement Proficiency-Based Learning in evaluating students.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means, to discuss the student's progress.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student's academic and personal growth areas.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom through organization and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Work independently with little direct supervision.
• Work as part of a team.
• Physical Demands: Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical requirements not limited to the following while performing the duties of this job: Speak and/or hear, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

  Requirements

  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
  • Works independently with little direct supervision.
  • Works as part of a team.
  • Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
  • Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.
  • Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
  • Required Knowledge And Skills: Possess strong oral and written communication skills. Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
  • Required Training And Education: Requires a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check. Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "Licensure Area of Concentration" and if applicable, "Endorsement."

  Qualifications

  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the following university Special Education programs: Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah State University, Western Governor's University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah Tech University.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in-state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire.
  • Failure to be approved for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.
  • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application in order to be considered.
  • If approved for an Associate License, please upload both a copy of your highest university degree AND your AEL eligibility letter.
  • If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, please upload your university acceptance letter.
  • Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
  • Applicant must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
  • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the following university Special Education programs: Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah State University, Western Governor's University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah Tech University.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in-state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire.
  • Failure to be approved for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.
  • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application in order to be considered.
  • If approved for an Associate License, please upload both a copy of your highest university degree AND your AEL eligibility letter.
  • If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, please upload your university acceptance letter.
  • Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
  • Applicant must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
  • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the following university Special Education programs: Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah State University, Western Governor's University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah Tech University.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in-state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire.
  • Failure to be approved for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.
  • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application in order to be considered.
  • If approved for an Associate License, please upload both a copy of your highest university degree AND your AEL eligibility letter.
  • If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, please upload your university acceptance letter.
  • Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
  • Applicant must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
  • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the following university Special Education programs: Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah State University, Western Governor's University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah Tech University.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in-state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire.
  • Failure to be approved for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.
  • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application in order to be considered.
  • If approved for an Associate License, please upload both a copy of your highest university degree AND your AEL eligibility letter.
  • If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, please upload your university acceptance letter.
  • Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
  • Applicant must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
  • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the following university Special Education programs: Weber State University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah State University, Western Governor's University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah Tech University.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in-state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire.
  • Failure to be approved for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.
  • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application in order to be considered.
  • If approved for an Associate License, please upload both a copy of your highest university degree AND your AEL eligibility letter.
  • If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, please upload your university acceptance letter.
  • Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
  • Applicant must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
  • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education.
  • Must have at least a bachelor's