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Live Strong House

Special Education Teacher

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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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Special Education Teacher Live Strong House - 4.8 Syracuse, UT Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications School experience Computer operation Bachelor's degree Working with students Special Education Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Live Strong House (LSH) is an owner-operated Residential and Transitional Treatment Facility serving male adolescents (ages 15-18) and young adults (ages 18-26) who are recovering from emotional, mental health, and/or substance use disorders. At LSH, we believe our staff are our greatest strength. We are a clinically focused, relationship-based program where educators play a vital role in inspiring academic growth, resilience, and long-term change. We are currently seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team and support students in a small, structured classroom environment. Position Overview Special Education Teachers at Live Strong House work with students in a supportive classroom setting of no more than 8 students. Teachers provide individualized instruction, implement IEP and 504 accommodations, and collaborate closely with our Academic/Special Education Director to ensure compliance and academic progress. LSH operates an inclusion model, with special education students participating in general education classroom settings whenever appropriate.
Our weekly schedule includes:
  • Curriculum support
  • Team collaboration time
  • A full prep day each week Key Responsibilities
  • Assess each student's individual academic and behavioral needs
  • Implement IEP and 504 accommodations and modifications
  • Ensure classroom instruction remains compliant with specialized instruction as determined by students' IEP
  • Attend IEP meetings with out-of-district or out-of-state case management teams
  • Provide academic instruction across curriculum areas
  • Deliver small-group and one-on-one support
  • Develop educational strategies and interventions to promote student success
  • Manage classroom structure and student engagement
  • Support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs in alignment with the Live Strong House model and IEP guidelines Collaboration & Student Support Teachers at LSH are highly involved in building strong relationships and supporting individualized treatment and transition planning.
Staff are expected to model healthy emotional expression, strong social skills, grit, patience, and resilience. Teachers collaborate closely with clinical and residential teams to help students achieve both academic and personal growth. Requirements
  • Current teaching degree in Special Education (K-12) or Special Education endorsement
  • Minimum of 1 year of special education classroom experience
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening Ideal Candidate Qualities
  • Can live and demonstrate our values of Humility, Courage, Resilience, Patience, and Strong
  • Ability to maintain strong professional and personal boundaries
  • Ability to see people for who they are, their potential, and not for past actions
  • Strong organizational skills to manage individualized academic plans
  • Ability to support both special education and general education students
  • Professional classroom management and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer operations
  • Ability to manage curriculum pacing and grade-level completion timelines Benefits of Working at Live Strong House
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Small class sizes
  • Less demanding school hours
  • Limited responsibilities outside contract hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Meaningful relationships with students and staff
Additional Information Job Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$50,000
References:
Will be requested Equal Opportunity Employer Live Strong House is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
LSH is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. LSH will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person