Foundational Skills Educator - ABA & Early Intervention

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Full Time Foundational Skills Educator at Three Peaks Elementary. The position focuses on intensive early intervention for students with significant needs, employing evidence-based practices including Applied Behavior Analysis to build communication, self-regulation and learning readiness.

You will collaborate with families, staff and specialists to implement supports, collect progress data, and contribute to IEP goals and progress

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, analyzes, and utilizes student performance and behavior data to inform instruction.
• Uses data to guide instructional decision-making, adjust student programming, and ensure instruction and interventions are responsive to student needs.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation related to student progress, behavior data, and instructional programming.
• Provides direct, explicit instruction to students with significant needs in communication, socialization, functional/adaptive skills, self-regulation, and learning readiness.
• Designs and delivers individualized and small group instruction using evidence-based practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, to support skill acquisition and generalization.
• Teaches and reinforces replacement behaviors, coping strategies, and functional communication skills to support positive behavioral outcomes.
• Develops structured learning experiences that promote engagement, independence, and progress toward IEP goals.
• Supports students in developing appropriate classroom behaviors, emotional regulation, and learning-to-learn skills to increase access to instructional settings.
• Implements proactive and responsive behavior strategies to support student success across environments and transitions.
• Assists students in developing independence with functional routines and daily living skills as appropriate to individual needs.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with student needs and progress data.
• Participates in IEP meetings, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and progress reporting, providing instructional and behavioral input.
• Prepares progress reports and contributes to formal documentation required for compliance and student programming.
• Collaborates with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral supports.
• Provides training, coaching, and ongoing support to paraprofessionals to build capacity and ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Communicates regularly with families to support understanding of student progress, needs, and strategies for consistency across environments.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional, and supportive relationships with students to promote trust, engagement, communication, and independence.
• Implements classroom and behavior systems that support structured learning environments, predictability, and student success.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal special education laws, regulations, and district compliance requirements.
• Follows approved safety protocols and behavior support procedures in accordance with district training and guidance.

Job description

Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Full Time Foundational Skills Educator at Three Peaks Elementary. The position focuses on intensive early intervention for students with significant needs, employing evidence-based practices including Applied Behavior Analysis to build communication, self-regulation and learning readiness.

You will collaborate with families, staff and specialists to implement supports, collect progress data, and contribute to IEP goals and progress