Elementary School Special Education Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Students at the elementary participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) School, where the focus is to have engaging, relevant, challenging and significant learning that focuses around six global themes.

Are you excited to join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment where you will have the support of academic coaches, mentors for new teachers, and smaller class sizes than the majority of neighborhood district schools?  

If you are ready to have a small school experience with big school resources, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to see if it sounds like a perfect fit for you. 

Providence Hall seeks a highly skilled and enthusiastic elementary school special education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year who supports the school's values of inclusive education, academic excellence, and inquiry-based learning to join our team. As an elementary school special education teacher your case load maxes out at 33 and you manage all aspects of our special education students to include their learning needs as well as their physical facilities and behaviors.

Schedule:

• 8 hours/day on scheduled teaching/working days
• The 5-7 days before the scheduled start date of the school year
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Department, building, and LEA professional development, trainings and meetings

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging elementary school level lessons in all core subjects that align with the curriculum and educational standards and also with IEPS.
• Independently with confidence, accuracy, and skill develop, implement, assess, and revise IEPs as well as schedule and direct IEP meetings with teams in a positive and collaborative manner within dates in compliance with federal rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, parents/guardians, paraeducators, and other special educators/related service providers (SLP, OT, nurse, etc.) to implement IEPs, programs, and classes for each student.
• Administer diagnostic assessments, use data-based decisions to determine goals and monitor progress, proctor standardized tests, and complete assigned initial/re-evaluation testing in accordance with federal rules and regulations and best practice.
• Support general education teachers through modeling; implementing specialized instruction and inclusive practices for students with a range of disabilities; providing assistance developing and adapting curriculum, materials, and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers; teaching basic skills such as social skills , adaptive skills, life skills, and behavior management; and acting as an informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Work with paraprofessionals in support of special education student needs.
• As needed, develop behavior plans (FUBAs/BIPs).
• Establish effective communication channels with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative learning community.
  
• Actively participate in department, grade level, campus, and LEA meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.
  
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Current valid Utah teaching license (in CACTUS) in Special Education with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Endorsement (minimum).
• Strong knowledge of Utah state standards, Utah special education policies and procedures and best instructional pedagogy practices.
• Proven experience to work with students who have a range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• High level organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task easily.
• Positive interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication skills including but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities; empathetic listening; and persuasive speaking.
• Experience with Skyward.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.
• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.
• Must pass a comprehensive check of education verification and professional references as a condition of employment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, traverse school facility, and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

Applications are retained on file for one (1) year.

Contact Ian Falkner (ifalkner@providencehall.com) if you have any questions about this employment application or other questions about employment at Providence Hall Charter School or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com)