Assoc. Professor - Special Education jobs in Utah

Work Location: Special Education

FTE:  1.0 

Contract Days:  185 Days  up to 10 additional days

Anticipated Start Date: August 13, 2024 

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Benefits: Eligible 

Starting Salary: Certified Schedule #19

Priority Screen Date: End of day on June 9, 2024

SUMMARY: This position supports special education staff and administrations in coordinating and implementing special education services in the mild/moderate settings kindergarten to 12th grade.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

Knowledge of Instruction 

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the Utah Core Standards. 
2. Demonstrates knowledge of disciplinary-specific literacy skills into instruction to purposefully engage learners in interacting with content knowledge. 
3. Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional strategies for neurodiverse learners. 
4. Demonstrates knowledge of pull-out and push-in, collaboration, co-teaching methods. 
5. Knowledge of Universal Design of Learning or differentiation. 
6. Skilled at data collection, review and implementation of interventions based on data. 
7. Knowledge of de-escalation strategies including but not limited to Safety Care, Happy Classroom, Ascend. 
8. Knowledge of LRBI guidelines. 

Provides Effective Professional Learning 

1. Bases instruction on accurate content knowledge using multiple representations of concepts and appropriate academic language. 
2. Practices a range of developmentally and culturally appropriate instructional strategies that engage and meet the needs of adult learners. 
3. Provides multiple opportunities for students to develop higher-order and meta-cognitive skills. 
4. Uses a variety of available and appropriate technology and resources to support adult learning. 

Leadership  

1. Proven skills in leadership, relationship management, project management, group facilitation, problem solving, team building, coordinating, communication, and student advocacy. 
2. Commitment to engage in continuous learning to deepen professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in organizational change and leadership, project management, and adult learning to improve professional practice. 
3. Reliability, flexibility, and ability to follow directions as tasks are assigned. 
4. Capacity to be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when communicating to and interacting with our district’s community of stakeholders. 
5. Capacity to build relationships with various stakeholders in an effort to develop partnerships and increase student growth and proficiency. 
6. Capacity to assess and evaluate situations/circumstances and develop an action plan for leverage and/or improvement of a situation, relationship, or process. 
7. Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize appropriately. 
8. Capacity to effectively market programs and services to ensure requisite participation. 
9. Capacity to work with families to support move-in questions or other needs.

Knowledge of Special Education Rules 

1. Skilled at writing solid IEPs including PLAFF, goals, transition statements, etc. 
2. Knowledge of PSSP or Goalview or other on-line special education program. 
3. Knowledge of Medicaid, SCRAM, manifestation determination, least restrictive processes. 
4. Knowledge of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. 
5. Knowledge of MTSS processes to support learning, the special education referral process and special education instruction. 
6. Knowledge of LEA responsibilities and duties. 
7. Knowledge of state and federal regulations to support file audit compliance. 
8. Understanding of transfer of rights at age of majority. 

Invest in Teaching Profession 

1. Collaborates with families, colleagues and other professional to promote student growth and development. 
2. Adapts and improves practice based on reflection and new learning. 
3. Engages in learning experiences to enhance self and support others. 
4. Participates actively in decision-making processes while building a shared culture that affects the school and larger educational community. 
5. Advocates for the learner, the school, the community and the profession. 
6. 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. 
7. 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. 
8. Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-515 Utah Educator Professional Standards. 
9. 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. 
10. 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. 
11. Demonstrates adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality. 
12. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school. 

Work Environment Requirements: 

1. 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. 
2. Driving to work locations 
3. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work: however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc.… 

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Valid Professional State of Utah Special Education Teacher License or a Special Education Teacher License from another state that is transferrable to Utah. 
2. 3 years’ experience teaching in a special education classroom or other classroom setting that included neurodiverse learners. 
3. 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.  
4. Experience with grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. 5 years’ experience teaching in a special education classroom or other classroom setting that included neurodiverse learners. 
2. Bi-Lingual- Spanish Speaker:  speaks, reads, writes and understands spoken Spanish 
3. Previous instructional coaching experience  
4. Experience with mild/moderate students in multiple age groups (elementary, middle or junior high, and/or senior high/post high) 
5. Safety Care trained or willing to become Safety Care trained within first three months on the job. 
6. Have an ESL Endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire.

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 us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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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, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.