Special Education Mild/Moderate Teacher

Logan Schools; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan City School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support Mild/Moderate needs for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will collaborate with general education staff, parents, and support personnel to provide individualized instruction and services.

Applicants must hold a Utah Special Educator License or be eligible to qualify. The role emphasizes compassionate, inclusive learning, behavior management, and accurate documentation of student progress

Qualifications

• Utah Special Educator License required or eligible.
• Full-time position through the remainder of the 2026-27 school year.
• Ability to collaborate with general education teachers, parents and support staff.
• Commitment to individualized education plans (IEPs) and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to address individualized learning plans.
• Administers developmental tests and assessments to inform IEPs.
• Communicates progress to parents/guardians and sets expectations.
• Assesses progress toward objectives and goals.
• Collaborates with staff and families to improve student outcomes.
• Counsels students to improve performance and well-being.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IEP requirements for FAPE.
• Directs assistant staff and volunteers to support students.
• Instructs students to improve academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Manages behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students across settings for safety and learning.
• Participates in meetings to share information and plan.
• Prepares written progress reports and records.

Skills

Special education

Communication

Collaboration

IEP knowledge

Education

Utah Special Educator License or eligible

Job description

Logan City School District is seeking a Special Education Mild/Moderate teacher for the remainder of the 26-27 school year.

This position is for the remainder of the 26-27 school year only.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator to join our team as a Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate Support Needs. The ideal candidate will create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social skills, and emotional well-being for students with diverse learning needs. This full-time position requires collaboration with general education teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure that each student receives the individualized education and support they require to succeed. Applicants must hold a valid Utah Special Educator License and proper endorsement or be able to qualify for a Utah Special Educator License and endorsement.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the IEP process and requirements for the provision of a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips,etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

It is the policy of the Logan City Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the groundsof race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational program, activity, or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application/interview process will be provided upon request, and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities may contact the Human Resource Director at [phone] for additional information or assistance.