SPED Self-Contained Academic Support Teacher (404)

Work Location: Bryant Middle School

FTE: 1.0

Contract Days: 185 Days

Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Eligible

Starting Salary: Certified Schedule #19

Initial Application Deadline: End of day on 07/03/2026

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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 a middle school mild/moderate self-contained classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Education or a related field, or will complete a bachelor degree program prior to the contract start date.
• Valid Professional or Associate Utah Special Education License and endorsement, a valid out-of-state Special Educator License and endorsement 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.
• 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 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & 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 lesson’s 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 professio…