Alternative Placement​/Transition Specialist; Bridges

Alternative Placement/Transition Specialist (Bridges)

Ogden City School District Bridges/Alternative Placement – Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5836133

Final date to receive applications: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Description: The role of the Alternative Placement Teacher (Bridges) is to provide instruction and oversee the implementation of the Bridges alternative placement system through collaboration with other Bridges staff, as well as district and school team members. This role will be instructing students in various grade levels in an alternative setting, or Bridges program. All employees agree to follow Board Policy, as well as abide by the rules of the District’s Procedural Manual and Common Contract.

• Instructing students within the alternative placement setting across content areas and class periods
• Collaboration and communication with alternative placement staff and support personnel
• Communicating with stakeholders regarding student progress
• Support students in meeting qualifications to exit the program (e.g. behavioral, academic, attendance, SEL)
• Provide school/student support for transitions
• Creating student schedules
• Ongoing school team participation (ChAT, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate grading within the SIS
• Navigate preparation for incoming students
• Participate in YIC/ChAT placement meetings, when appropriate

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Masters degree (preferred) in education or other related field
• Highly qualified status in secondary content area
• Meet professional educator requirements of school, district, state (Professional Educator License with USBE)
• At least three years of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant technology

• Be familiar with and abide by school district policies, and stay current in changes in such policies through procedures described by the Board
• Establish and foster a cooperative working relationship with building teams, as well as with other District personnel
• Exercise mature and professional judgment in associations with staff and students
• Provide for reasonable care and safety of students who are assigned to them at all times
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Provide proper care and reasonable security for all District property in their custody
• Make use of technology for instructional purposes as well as for record keeping, administrative and other non-instructional uses as may be required
• Consistently support and assist the building staff in maintaining order and discipline among students
• Perform such other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

• Shawn Voyles, Administrator
• Bridges/Alternative Placement
• Phone:
• Email: voyless