Experienced Special Education teacher

Diacharter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Diachar is seeking an experienced SPED teacher for our small bilingual charter school in Utah. The role centers on providing individualized instruction, developing and implementing IEPs, and coordinating paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, families, and support staff to deliver high-quality, inclusive education. The position involves SPED paperwork, meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Required: Valid Utah Special Education teaching license.
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience developing IEPs and supervising paraprofessionals.
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a small-school setting and work with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in inclusion, resource, or self-contained settings.
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Coordinate and supervise paraprofessionals and manage materials and schedules.
• Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices.

Skills

Special Education

Bilingual English/Spanish

IEP Development

Paraprofessional supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Utah Special Education teaching license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Special Education (SPED) teacher to join our small, bilingual charter school. The ideal candidate will have three roles:

1. Provision of individualized instruction to students with disabilities, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals

2. Administration of SPED paperwork including compliance with current IEPs, IEP writing, notice of meetings, consent for evals, progress reports, and management of SPED schedule & communication of contracted professionals

3. Supervision and management of paraprofessionals including management of materials taught, schedules of staff and professional development

This role requires strong collaboration with general education teachers, families, and support staff to ensure students receive high-quality, inclusive education.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Student Support

• Provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in various settings (inclusion, resource, or self-contained).
• Adapt and differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data-driven decisions.

IEP Development & Compliance

• Develop, write, and implement IEPs in compliance with state and federal special education laws.
• Conduct and participate in IEP meetings, collaborating with parents, teachers, and service providers.
• Assess students' strengths and needs through formal and informal evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of student progress, accommodations, and modifications.
• Train, supervise, and provide ongoing support to paraprofessionals working with special education students.
• Assign duties and schedules to paraprofessionals to maximize student support and engagement.
• Model and provide coaching on best practices for behavior management, instructional support, and accommodations.
• Ensure that paraprofessionals adhere to IEP goals and individualized student needs.
• Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and co-teaching models.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, challenges, and successes.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, professional development, and bilingual education efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required:Valid Utah Special Education teaching license.
• Preferred:Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and supervising paraprofessionals.
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a small-school setting and work closely with a diverse student population.

Why Join Our School?

• A supportive, mission-driven bilingual learning environment.
• Small class sizes with a strong sense of community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• A commitment to equity and serving diverse student needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance