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Ascent Academies of Utah

Special Education Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: West Valley City, UT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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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

Ascent Academies of Utah campus is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher (Elementary Setting) for this school year. Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU's network of schools combines SEM's research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities. Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Small Caseload Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Is there currently any discipline in your licensing file? Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including sex-related or child abuse or related offenses? Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from a former position? Have you ever been refused tenure, suspended, or terminated? Have you ever had a teaching license revoked?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Special Education Teaching:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification - Professional License (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Valley City, UT 84128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person