Special Education Elements Teacher; External

Important notice: this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

External Applicants Only

• Have a Utah Special Education teaching license
• Have an out-of-state Special Education teaching license
• New graduates from teacher preparation programs who have not yet received their official teaching license should upload a conferral letter from their university in place of the license. The conferral letter must be on official university letterhead and must include:
  • The degree earned
  • The anticipated graduation date
  • The type of license and content area(s) in which the candidate will be recommended to the Utah State Board of Education
• 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 following 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 for the Associate Educator Licensure program within this time frame may jeopardize continuing employment in Granite School District.

• 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.
• 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 you only have a Bachelor's Degree, upload a copy of your Bachelor's degree.
• Mild/Moderate endorsement required.
• Position begins with the  school year.
• 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.

Contact:
Lindsey Weaver, Principal, at  or email llweaver.

Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop critical thinking, problem solving, lifelong learning, and productive citizenship skills. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students; differentiate curriculum; use research‑based instruction; and 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 to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques to translate lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
• Use computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students indoors and outdoors (recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all weather and air quality.
• Maintain standards of student behavior needed for a functional learning atmosphere through organization and discipline strategies.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Implement Proficiency‑Based Learning and the Granite Way in evaluating students.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone, email, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means.
• Cooperate with other professional…