Special Education Teacher FT - Mild/Moderate

Jordan School District; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Worksite Benefits

Job summary

Jordan School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join a resource classroom in West Jordan, Utah. The role focuses on delivering targeted instruction and supports for students with diverse learning needs, collaborating with teams to implement IEP goals and behavioral supports.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have 3+ years of licensed SPED experience, hold a Utah driver's license, and meet district immunization requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a licensed Special Education Teacher or in a closely related professional role.
• Valid Utah Driver's License with reliable personal transportation for local district travel.
• Compliance with district immunization guidelines or an approved health department exemption.

Skills

Crisis Management

Instructional Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our resource classroom!

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a licensed Special Education Teacher or in a closely related professional role.
• Valid Utah Driver's License with reliable personal transportation for local district travel.
• Compliance with district immunization guidelines or an approved health department exemption.

Specialized Expertise & Leadership

• Crisis Management: Ability to complete district-approved research-based training on de-escalation strategies and the cycle of crisis (e.g., ASPEN, Mandt).
• Instructional Leadership: Proven ability to model high-leverage teaching strategies, implement positive behavioral supports, and cultivate strong classroom environments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated skill in building collaborative relationships across diverse groups, including students, families, school teams, district administration, and community patrons.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Lifting & Physical Support: Occasional floor-to-waist and awkward lifting (up to 75 lbs), pushing/pulling (100+ lbs), single-arm lifting to shoulder level (up to 20 lbs), and isometric static holding (up to 20 lbs for 58 minutes).
• Mobility & Stamina: Frequent standing, walking, stair climbing, sitting (chair and floor), and transitioning to/from the ground without upper extremity support. Occasional balancing on slick surfaces, running, sustained bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.
• Fine Motor & Sensory: Occasional gripping (50 lbs), pinching (10 lbs), near/far visual acuity, depth perception, and auditory function.
• Safety & Student Support: Must be able to provide physical guidance and/or physical restraint in accordance with LRBI Manual guidelines, as determined by the Special Education Department.

Job Description

Salary Schedules

INSURANCE

Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:

• Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
• Supplementary Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Worksite Benefits (Aflac)

An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/

UTAH STATE RETIREMENT

Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.