Elementary Special Education Complex Support Needs [LIC3084]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The Elementary Special Education Complex Support Needs teacher plans, organizes, and delivers an appropriate instructional program for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The teacher creates a learning environment that supports students’ academic potential, personal growth, and development of academic, social, behavioral, and daily living skills, delivering instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP. The role includes writing and reviewing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings, collecting data on student goals, maintaining student special education files, and training and scheduling paraprofessionals. The teacher collaborates with school team members, students, colleagues, parents, and other District personnel to support student education and progress. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, prepares learning materials, monitors and evaluates student progress, maintains accurate records, supports classroom behavior and safety, participates in school and professional learning community meetings, and follows District policies and crisis management protocols. The position also requires maintaining appropriate Utah special education licensure and obtaining an ESL Endorsement within four years of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Meet all Utah State Board of Education requirements for Special Education licensure.
Hold a current Utah Special Education Professional License or Associate Educator License (AEL), as applicable.
Applicants who are not currently licensed must obtain the required AEL before their employment start date.
Maintain the appropriate Utah Special Education license throughout employment.
Obtain an ESL Endorsement within four years of employment.
Demonstrated ability to use educational technology and digital tools effectively in the classroom.
Demonstrate self-motivation, high energy, verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, high work standards, problem-solving, decision-making, organization and planning, learning orientation, critical thinking, stress tolerance, flexibility, adaptability, initiative, creativity, and patience.
Ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching, student-support, or special education experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning and explain new or unfamiliar concepts clearly.
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, and establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Prepare the classroom and provide varied learning materials and resources.
Select instructional resources and methods to address students’ varying needs.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, equipment, educational technology, and digital tools.
Deliver instruction in accordance with students’ IEPs, including instruction in academics, social skills, behavioral skills, and daily living skills.
Write and review IEPs, conduct IEP meetings, and collect data on student goals.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development; encourage and monitor individual progress; assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments; and provide appropriate feedback.
Maintain accurate and complete student progress records, special education files, and other records required by law, District policies, and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Train and schedule paraprofessionals to carry out their duties.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintaining discipline, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures.
Provide for students’ reasonable care and safety, including daily safekeeping and following District crisis management protocols during emergencies.
Communicate student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.
Participate in department, school, parent, and Professional Learning Community meetings.
Collaborate with building staff, school team members, and other District personnel to support student education and maintain order and discipline.
Follow school district policies and stay current on policy changes.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Provide proper care and reasonable security for District property in the teacher’s custody.
Use technology for instruction, record-keeping, administrative work, and other required non-instructional purposes.
Keep current with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.