Sand Ridge Jr - Secondary Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Pay:
Competitive

Employment Type:

Full-Time

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Secondary Life Skills (Severe) Special Education Teacher. This position is for 8 hours per day, 9 months per year. This position requires the ability to plan, coordinate, and teach instructional lessons to students in the areas of academics, interpersonal, daily living, and social skills.

Emergency Hire: This position will be open for a total of 3 days or until filled! Applicants may apply on

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans and behavior plans.
• Implement data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data.
• Monitor, redirect, and modify student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students.
• Teach subject matter utilizing the course of study adopted by the school district and the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
• Engage students in learning through use of content activities and assignments, student groupings, a wide variety of instructional materials, and the structure and pacing of the lessons.
• Provide specific and timely feedback to students.
• Evaluate student's academic and personal growth, keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Utilize Least Restrictive Behavior Interventions (LRBI) to support skill development in students.
• Understand various functions of behavior when determining interventions, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Model and train program staff on the implementation of specific programs and procedures to address student goals.
• Collaborate with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and the school grounds.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals for the benefit of student learning.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Manage student files to maintain compliance based on district, USBE, and IDEA guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conform to district policies including attendance, absences, and evaluations.
• Possess problem-solving skills and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school staff, district staff, and patrons.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal or district office administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time.
• Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans.
• Participate in and utilize Mandt training.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).

Degree and License Requirements:

• Valid Utah Special Education K-12 license (mild/moderate or severe).

Weber School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Weber School District is a public school district located in Weber County, Utah, United States.