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SPED Resource Teacher (136)Salt Lake City School District • Salt Lake, Utah, USA
SPED Resource Teacher (136)

SPED Resource Teacher (136)

Salt Lake City School District • Salt Lake, Utah, USA
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Work Location : Emerson Elementary

FTE : 1.0

Contract Days : 185 Days

Anticipated Start Date : November2025

FLSA Status : Exempt

Benefits : Eligible

Starting Salary : Certified Schedule #19

Priority Screen Date : Close of business on 11 / 18 / 2025

JOB SUMMARY

This position plans and provides instruction to students based on state District and school curricula and requirements and based on the students IEPs in an elementary school mild / moderate resource classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Valid Professional Utah Special Education License and endorsement a valid Utah Special Education Associate Educator License and endorsement a valid Special Educator License from another state that is transferrable to Utah or will complete a teaching program prior to the contract start date that will lead to a Professional Utah Special Educator License and endorsement.
  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bilingual Speaker : speaks reads writes and understands spoken Spanish or other language representative of student population
  • Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire
  • Previous teaching experience
  • Experience with grade level / content PLCs / 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.

    • ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Demonstrates Effective Planning and Preparation

  • 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.

    • Establishes a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning

  • 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 non-instructional duties.

    • Provides Effective Instruction

  • Plan collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers to ensure that students access the general curriculum to the extent appropriate.
  • Identify appropriate accommodations for students to address behavioral and academic needs in general education settings and monitor students success in general education settings making appropriate adjustments in their accommodations as needed.
  • Communicates clearly and accurately using appropriate vocabulary for age and interests.
  • Uses questioning and discussion techniques effectively to engage students.
  • Engages students in learning through use of content activities and assignments student groupings a wide variety of instructional materials and the structure and pacing of the lessons.
  • Provides specific and timely feedback to students.
  • Is flexible and responsive to student learning by adjusting lessons responding to student questions and interests and persisting in providing a variety of approaches when students have difficulties.

    • Demonstrates Professional Responsibility

  • Reflects on own teaching by assessing a lessons effectiveness and drawing on a repertoire of alternative approaches.
  • Maintains accurate records of students completion of assignments student progress and other non-instructional records.
  • Communicates to engage families in the instructional program by providing information about the instructional programs and individual student progress.
  • Contributes to the school and the District by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and participating in District and school projects / extracurricular activities.
  • Grows and develops professionally by seeking out opportunities for professional development and by participating in professional service activities.
  • Shows professionalism by seeking out resources to proactively serve students advocating for students and actively participates in team or departmental decision making.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner; required to attend activities events and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis.
  • Programs for and instructs students with disabilities such as learning disabilities behavior disorders intellectual disabilities communication disorders orthopedic impairments traumatic brain injury visual and hearing impairments other health impairments and autism.
  • Monitors and reports progress on IEP goals.
  • Maintains special education files student funding reports and other paperwork as required by District State and Federal requirements.
  • Manages student behaviors in special education classroom. Follows all FBA / BIP plans for behavior with fidelity when applicable.
  • Participates in individual education plan (IEP) meetings multi-disciplinary team meetings and other meetings as needed.
  • Works effectively with occupational therapists physical therapists speech therapists district psychologists and community agencies to develop maintain and evaluate student performance and IEP goals.
  • Conferences with educational staff parents students and outside agencies. Serves as a consultant to the general education staff administrators and parents.
  • Trains and over sees paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
  • Understands and applies legal concepts in Special Education timely and adequately.
  • Understands and implements District adopted Special Education techniques instruments processes and procedures timely and adequately.

    • Monitors Student Learning

  • Allows students different ways to demonstrate learning sensitive to multiple experiences and diversity while holding high expectations.
  • Uses both formative and summative data sources to assess the effectiveness of instruction and to make adjustments in planning and instruction.
  • Documents student progress and provides descriptive feedback to students parent and other stakeholders in a variety of ways

    • Invest in Teaching Profession

  • Collaborates with families colleagues and other professional to promote student growth and development.
  • Adapts and improves practice based on reflection and new learning.
  • Engages in learning experiences to enhance self and support others.
  • Participates actively in decision-making processes while building a shared culture that affects the school and larger educational community.
  • Advocates for the learner the school the community and the profession.
  • Is responsible for compliance with federal and state laws State Board of Education administrative rules state assessment polices Salt Lake City School District board policies and supervisory directives.
  • Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-530 Utah Effective Educator Standards at all levels to teacher development.
  • Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-515 Utah Educator Professional Standards.
  • Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represents the department / district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers students parents and other district employees.
  • Demonstrates adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Risks found in the typical work environment which is adequately lighted heated and ventilated e.g. safe use of office equipment avoiding trips and falls observing fire regulations.
  • Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work : however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items etc

    • The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services programs and activities.

    To request reasonable accommodation contact usat Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District ()or call .

    Non-Discrimination Statement

    No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age color disability gender gender identity genetic information national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs services and employment including its policies complaint processes program accessibility district facility use accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation : Tina Hatch Compliance and Investigations / Title IX Coordinator 406 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 . You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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