SPED Self-Contained ARISE; Behavior Support) Teacher

Salt Lake City School District West High School - Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job : 5896917
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Work Location: West High School

FTE: 1.0

Contract Days: 185 Days

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/31/2026

FLSA Status:Exempt

Benefits:Eligible

Starting Salary: Certified Schedule #19

Initial Final date to receive applications:End of day on08/24/2026

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This position plans and provides instruction to students based on state, District, and school curricula and requirements, and based on the students’ social and other formative needs.

This position serves students placed in the ASCEND, ATLAS, or ARISE programs which are specialized, structured special education setting designed to support students with significant behavior, emotional, and mental health needs. Instruction is delivered in a self-contained environment with integrated academic, behavioral, and therapeutic supports to ensure students can safely access curriculum and develop social-emotional and self-regulation skills.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, or will complete a bachelor degree program prior to the contract start date.
• Valid Professional or Associate Utah Special Education License and endorsement, a Special Education License and endorsement from another state that is transferrable to Utah, or will complete an accredited program and obtain a Professional Utah Special Education License and endorsement prior to the contract start date.
• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills.

• Spanish Speaker: speaks, reads, writes and understands spoken Spanish.
• Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience with grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement.
• Knowledge of effective English Language Learners teaching practices; student social-emotional learning, accelerated/extended learning programs and special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.

• Demonstrates knowledge of content pedagogy and knowledge of students and their developmental needs.
• Develops clear and relevant instructional goals based on important content area concepts and suitability for students.
• Uses a wide variety of resources appropriate for diverse learning styles.
• Designs coherent instruction for flexible groupings that includes, clear and focused lesson structure and appropriate timing according to student needs.
• Plans lessons with assessment in mind.

• Creates a respectful classroom environment by establishing positive and respectful teacher-student interactions that are appropriate to developmental and cultural norms.
• Establishes a culture for learning by setting an expectation for learning and achievement, conveying the importance of the content, and displaying knowledge of students’ skills.
• Manages classroom procedures and protocols, including those regarding instructional groups, transitions, handling materials and supplies, and performing…