Mild​/Moderate Special Education Teacher - LIC

Elementary Mild/Moderate Support Needs Special Education Teacher - 26/27 School Year [LIC
3024]

Ogden City School District (District Wide), Ogden, Utah. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5577000

Final date to receive applications: Mar 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Candidates will be responsible for the education of students with mild/moderate support needs, implementing best practices in the instruction of academics, behavior, and social skills, and classroom management. The teacher is responsible for delivering instruction in accordance with the students' IEPs. The candidate will write and review IEPs, 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.

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.

• 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 the 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 students' 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 the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

• 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. [Here is thelink to apply.]
  * 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.

• Self motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• 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…