Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate Support

Bridges/Alternative Placement; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges/Alternative Placement in Ogden, UT seeks a Mild/Moderate Support Needs Special Education Teacher to implement instruction per IEPs and coordinate with paraprofessionals. You will plan lessons, monitor progress, and maintain student records to support academic, behavioral, and social goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, Utah licensure or a pathway toward licensure, ESL endorsement by year four, and optional AEL for non-licensed applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state
• Single-subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Non-licensed applicants: An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required. This must be obtained before your start date
• Employee is required to obtain an ESL Endorsement by the end of the 4th year of employment. Failure to do so may impact continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities for active learning
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide varied learning materials and resources
• Identify and adapt resources to meet varying needs
• Instruct and monitor use of learning materials
• Use technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student progress
• Assign and grade class work and tests
• Provide feedback on work
• Maintain records of student progress
• Communicate progress to students, colleagues and parents
• Manage student behavior and maintain classroom discipline
• Participate in department and school meetings and parent meetings
• Keep current with developments in subject area and teaching methods

Skills

Self-motivation

High energy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizing and planning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility

Creativity

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Single-subject teaching credential

State certification

Associate Educator License (AEL)

ESL Endorsement

Job description

Bridges/Alternative Placement in Ogden, UT seeks a Mild/Moderate Support Needs Special Education Teacher to implement instruction per IEPs and coordinate with paraprofessionals. You will plan lessons, monitor progress, and maintain student records to support academic, behavioral, and social goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, Utah licensure or a pathway toward licensure, ESL endorsement by year four, and optional AEL for non-licensed applicants.