Mild/Moderate Elementary Special Education Teacher [LIC3062]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates will be responsible for the education of students with mild/moderate disabilities implementing best practices in the instruction of academics, behavior and social skills and classroom management. The teacher is responsible to deliver instruction in accordance with the students' IEP. Candidate will write and review IEP, conduct IEP meetings, collect data on students goals, maintain the special education files of students, train and schedule paraprofessionals to carry out duties and collaborate with school team members to facilitate the education of students. General Purpose To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education or approved for USBE's Associate Educator License (AEL) in Special Education
An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required for non-licensed applicants. This must be obtained before your start date
Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
State certification
Relevant teaching experience
Knowledge of relevant technology

Nice To Haves

High energy level
Attention to detail
High work standards
Problem solving
Decision making
Organizing and planning
Learning orientation
Critical thinking
Stress tolerance
Flexibility and adaptability
Initiative
Creativity
Patience

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - this may include explaining new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority, and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare classroom for class activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
Provide appropriate feedback on work
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
Clearly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Be familiar with and abide by school district policies, and stay current in changes in such policies through procedures described by the Board
Establishes and fosters a cooperative working relationship with the staff of the building to which the teacher is assigned, as well as with other District personnel
Exercise mature and professional judgment in teaching and associations with staff and students
Demonstrates high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct
Maintains current certification in appropriate teaching areas
Teaches the District standards in the assigned area, utilizes effective planning for each day’s teaching/learning activities, clarifies goal and objectives of lessons and assignments, diagnoses and prescribes for student academic and effective strengths and weaknesses, evaluates student progress and achievement, and continually seeks to motivate students for the learning tasks at hand
Provides for reasonable care and safety of students who are assigned to them at all times - Responsible for the daily safekeeping of students in their charge; must have the ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students while in emergency situations - This includes following all appropriate crisis management protocol used by the District
Provides proper care and reasonable security for all District property in their custody
Seeks to establish a school climate, which will promote appropriate student discipline
Consistently supports and assists the building staff in maintaining order and discipline among students
Actively participates in Professional Learning Community discussions at grade and subject levels
Utilizes instructional materials and other educational resources in a competent and effective manner
Makes use of technology for instructional purposes as well as for record keeping, administrative and other non-instructional uses as may be required
Performs such other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor