Special Education Teacher - FT

Discovery-Ranch-South; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Discovery-Ranch-South is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. You will tailor instruction to each learner, adapt materials, monitor progress and work with families and districts to address progress barriers.

Requirements include a Utah SPED certificate and a BSc in Special Education; MSc is a plus. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour for full-time work, DOE, with listed benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Utah state special education certificate.
• Experience with middle & high school students with mild/moderate disabilities.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Strong collaboration with parents, districts and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff to create holistic intervention plans

Skills

SPED knowledge

Experience as SPED teacher

Experience with disabilities

Patient & resilient

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Special Education

MSc preferred

Job description

$24 - $28/hr DOE FT

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators. You will be responsible for working with middle & high school students with mild or moderate disabilities. You will help students understand existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements tailored to their specific needs. You will also discuss with parents, school districts and support staff about important matters that might impede students’ progress. Ultimately, you will help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones.

Responsibilities

• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs


• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress


• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict


• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities


• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselor, therapists, residential staff) to create holistic intervention plans

• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies


• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role


• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities


• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Valid Utah state special education certificate


• BSc in Special Education; MSc is a plus

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)


• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)


• Short Term & Long Term Disability


• Training & Development


• Free Food & Snacks


• Wellness Resources

Salary based on experience.