Plymouth Elementary Special Education Mild​/Moderate Teacher

Plymouth Elementary Special Education Mild/Moderate Teacher — One Year Only Contract

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Mild/Moderate Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Plymouth Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026
• Closing Date: 05/26/2026 3:00 pm

• Have a Utah Special Education teaching license
• Have an out-of-state Special Education teaching license
• Have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education in Special Education
• Have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and already been accepted into one of the university Special Education programs:
  • Weber State University
  • University of Utah
  • Utah State University
  • Southern Utah State University
  • Western Governor's University
  • Brigham Young University
  • Westminster College
  • Utah Tech University
• Have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and are required to successfully enroll in one of the in‑state Special Education programs above and be approved for the Associate Educator License program through the Utah State Board of Education within 6 months of hire. Failure to be approved may jeopardize continuing employment.

• In and out‑of‑state applicants must upload a copy of their state license with their application.
• If approved for an Associate License, upload both a copy of your highest university degree and your AEL eligibility letter.
• New teacher education program graduates who do not have an official teaching license yet should upload a conferral letter from their university education program in lieu of the license, verifying date of graduation and in which content area(s). Candidate must have officially graduated before hire; a copy of the official teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
• If you have already been accepted into one of the programs above, upload your university acceptance letter. Applicant must be in good standing with the university.
• If only a Bachelor's Degree, upload a copy of your Bachelor's degree. Mild/Moderate endorsement required. Preference will be given to teachers who have demonstrated skill in collaboration, and supporting students in general education classrooms to provide access to and progress in the general curriculum.
• New graduates from teacher preparation programs who have not yet received an official teaching license should upload a conferral letter from their university on official letterhead, including the degree earned, anticipated graduation date, and type of license and content area(s) recommended to the Utah State Board of Education.
• Candidates must have officially graduated prior to the position start date. An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.

Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners, and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education.

Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research‑based methods of instruction. Implement Proficiency‑Based Grading in Student Evaluations.

• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE's Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students both indoors and outdoors (e.g.,…