Special Education Teacher — IEP & Data-Driven Support

Logan River Academy, LLC; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan River Academy, LLC is seeking a Special Education Teacher with an English endorsement to provide individualized instruction for students with IEPs and manage a caseload.

You will lead annual IEP meetings, collaborate with parents, paraprofessionals, and regular education staff, and collect data to measure student growth while teaching in classrooms.

This role emphasizes compliance with laws, documentation, and ongoing professional development to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Utah Special Education license required.
• English endorsement preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of special education experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of human behavior, social interactions, and psychology is beneficial.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in telephone, computer, and face-to-face communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regular education teachers and paraprofessionals to monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with external educational agencies, including school districts and special education services, to coordinate services and resources for students transitioning in and out of the facility.
• Collect data and appropriate work samples and regularly review and monitor the progress of students in achieving their IEP goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify areas of strengths and areas needing additional support.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including parents/guardians and external educational agencies.
• Complete quarterly progress reports for caseload.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to students' IEPs, progress reports, and communication with stakeholders.
• Instruct students individually, in small groups, or as a whole class.
• Be consistent and assist regular education teachers with specially designed instruction.
• Knowledge of different intervention strategies to support students.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in special education to ensure compliance and quality service delivery.
• Attend professional development, team, department, and other meetings at school.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child's educational progress and involvement in the IEP process.
• The Special Education Teacher will fulfill the role as a Case Manager and, under the supervision of the Education Director, ensure that all IEPs are in compliance.
• The Special Education Teacher will collaborate with the General Education teachers and the Clinical and Group Living Departments to ensure IEP goals and objectives are met.
• The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP goals and objectives progress to the student's parents, school district, placement agency, and therapist.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Data collection & progress monitoring

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Utah Special Education license

English endorsement (preferred)

Experience with adolescents

Job description

Logan River Academy, LLC is seeking a Special Education Teacher with an English endorsement to provide individualized instruction for students with IEPs and manage a caseload.

You will lead annual IEP meetings, collaborate with parents, paraprofessionals, and regular education staff, and collect data to measure student growth while teaching in classrooms.

This role emphasizes compliance with laws, documentation, and ongoing professional development to support student achievement.