SPED Resource Teacher 0.50 FTE (288)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and provides instruction to students in an elementary school mild/moderate resource classroom, based on state, District, and school curricula and requirements and students’ IEPs. This position is located at Whittier Elementary, is 0.50 FTE, and has a 185-day contract. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026. The position is FLSA-exempt and eligible for benefits, with a starting salary on Certified Schedule #19. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, establishes a supportive classroom environment, monitors student learning and IEP goals, and works with general education teachers and other professionals to support students’ access to the general curriculum. The role also involves maintaining required records and special education documentation, communicating with families and stakeholders, supporting student behavior plans, and contributing to the school and District through collaboration, professional learning, and participation in meetings and activities. The role serves students with a range of disabilities and requires compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Utah State Board of Education rules, District policies, and supervisory directives. Regular, predictable attendance is required, as is attendance at some activities, events, and meetings outside normal work hours. The work environment is a typical adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated setting, with driving to work locations and occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or completion of a bachelor’s degree program before the contract start date.
Valid Professional or Associate Utah Special Education License and endorsement; a transferable valid Special Educator License from another state; or completion before the contract start date of a teaching program leading to a Professional Utah Special Educator License and endorsement.
Professional communication skills, including excellent written and verbal English communication, confident and articulate professional speaking, empathic listening, and persuasive speaking.
Ability to comply with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, District policies, and supervisory directives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships, adapt to cultural differences, and cope with stressful situations related to students.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability to speak, read, write, and understand spoken Spanish or another language representative of the student population.
ESL endorsement, or willingness to obtain one within four years of hire.
Previous teaching experience.
Experience with grade-level or content PLCs and data meetings to analyze student data and inform instruction.
Knowledge of effective English Language Learner teaching practices, student social-emotional learning, accelerated or extended learning programs, and special education students, including special education and Section 504 laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide instruction aligned with state, District, and school curricula and students’ IEPs.
Develop instructional goals and coherent lessons using resources and groupings suited to students’ needs and learning styles.
Create a respectful classroom environment, establish expectations for learning, and manage classroom procedures and transitions.
Plan, collaborate, and co-teach with general education teachers so students can access the general curriculum to the extent appropriate.
Identify and monitor accommodations for students’ behavioral and academic needs in general education settings, adjusting them as needed.
Engage students through effective communication, questioning, activities, assignments, instructional materials, and timely feedback; adapt instruction to student learning.
Assess the effectiveness of instruction and use formative and summative data to adjust planning and teaching.
Maintain accurate assignment and progress records, special education files, student funding reports, and other required documentation.
Program for and instruct students with disabilities, monitor and report progress on IEP goals, and manage behavior in the special education classroom.
Follow applicable FBA/BIP plans with fidelity.
Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other meetings as needed.
Work with therapists, psychologists, community agencies, educational staff, parents, students, and outside agencies to develop and evaluate student performance and IEP goals.
Serve as a consultant to general education staff, administrators, and parents; train and oversee assigned paraprofessionals.
Communicate instructional program information and student progress to families and other stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
Reflect on teaching, pursue professional development, participate in professional service and school or District projects, and contribute to team and departmental decisions.
Advocate for students and comply with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, District policies, and supervisory directives.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and attend activities, events, and meetings outside normal work hours on a regular basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective school operations.