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Alpine School District

SPED - Special Class Emotional and Behavioral disabilities

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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

JobID:
17231
Position Type:
CERTIFIED
- Special Education/Elementary - SPED (EBD) Social Emotional Behavior class
Date Posted:
8/21/2026
Location:
Meadow Date Available:
08/24/2026 Position starting:
ASAP FTE
1.0
Hiring Manager:
Andrea Park/Robin Cameron email: apark@alpinedistrict.org/robincameron@alpinedistrict.
org phone:
801-610-8713
Certification:
SPED license is required Mild /Moderate Disabilities (M/M) endorsement is required SPED (S/P) E.D. Unit 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