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Alpine School District

SPED (S/P) Life Skills - Elementary

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$64,006 / year median in Utah

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

SPED (S/P) Life Skills

•Elementary Alpine School District

•4.0 American Fork, UT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Special Education Certification Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description SPED (S/P) Life Skills

Elementary JobID:

17357

Position Type:
CERTIFIED

•Special Education/Elementary

•SPED (S/P)

Life Skills Date Posted:

9/8/2026

Location:
Silver Lake Date Available:

ASAP Position starting: 9/14/2026

FTE:

1.0 remainder of year

Hiring Manager:

Megan Rincon email: phone: 385-579-7370

Certification:

SPED license is required Complex Support Needs endorsement is required SPED Complex Support Needs Life Skills Elementary Life Skills Teacher Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing specialized instruction using research based interventions and district curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Writing and implementing IEP goals and behavior intervention plans to ensure adequate progress of students with mild to moderate disabilities. This person will ensure that timelines are followed, meetings are established and held in a timely and compliant manner. This person will also work closely with general education classroom teachers as well as related service providers to ensure adequate progress on IEP goals is made. Essential Functions Organizes and facilitates developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for the purpose of ensuring student participation and improving the student academic success to foster a smooth and successful transition to elementary school. Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established curriculum guidelines. Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, and developing methods of improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Directs assistant teacher and special education paraeducator, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Collaborates effectively with special education teacher, related servers, instructional coach, and other colleagues for the purpose of providing appropriate services to all students as outlined in the IEP. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors preschool students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. weekly newsletters, assessment reports, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of communicating with parents, documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. Attends IEP meetings for students as needed. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution. Administers first aid and/or dispenses medications for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction. Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance