Special Education Teacher

Embark Behavioral Health; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join their innovative and nurturing environment. This role focuses on developing engaging lesson plans and supporting students' emotional and academic growth. Ideal candidates will be Utah State Certified in Secondary Education and possess strong communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative setting that values relationships and diversity. Join a team dedicated to fostering ambition for learning and resilience among young women. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Utah State Certified in Secondary Education (6-12) and Endorsed in English required.
• Good communication and adaptability skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
• Assess student progress and provide individualized support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Methods Knowledge

Adaptability

Planning and Prioritization

Basic Word Processing

Education

Utah State Certification in Secondary Education (6-12)

Endorsement in English

Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement

Tools

Online Programs

Job description

Overview

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.00 to $32.00

New Haven is a private boarding school and residential treatment center for young women grades 7-12 and is accredited by COGNIA. Our mission is to awaken ambition for learning, resiliency and leadership. New Haven puts relationships at the center of the healing process and supports emotional as well as academic growth. The New Haven program is family focused, values based and multi-systemic. We have 80 students that are split between two school buildings in Utah; one in Spanish Fork and the other in Saratoga Springs. We are seeking a very hands-on, experiential teacher who wants to work in a small, nurturing, collaborative and innovative teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through regular assignments and tests.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff to support student development.
• Provide individualized support and feedback to students.
• Facilitate a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation.

Qualifications

• Utah State Certified in Secondary Education (6-12) and Endorsed in English (or currently working on certification)
• Additional Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement preferred
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to plan and prioritize work
• Ability to adapt to the variety of learning and emotional needs of students
• Basic word processing skills and the ability to use online programs
• Teaching experience in addition to student teaching is preferred, but not required
• Teach Year-Round (210 days), 6 weeks off in summer.

Benefits

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.