Position Type:
CERTIFIED - Special Education
Date Posted:
6/26/2026
Location:
Silver Peak
Date Available:
08/14/2026
SPED (S/P) Special Schools
Position starting: 8/14/2026
FTE: 1 (Full Time)
Ongoing contract
Hiring Manager: Dan Heaps, Principal
Certification:
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SPED or AEL license is required
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Severe Disabilities (S/P) endorsement is preferred
Special School Description: A special school is one that serves students with severe to profound disabilities.
Silver Peak School: This school is a new special school that will be located at the previous Sharon Elementary School site in Orem and begin in August 2026. It will serve school-aged students from preschool up to 12th grade from Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, and Vineyard.
Class Assignment: This teaching position will be working with secondary aged students (8th to 12th grade)
Teacher Responsibilities and Requirements:
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Development and implementation of student IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (if applicable)
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Curriculum development and implementation
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Individual, small group, and whole class instruction based on IEP goals and state Essential Elements standards
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Create positive and engaging classroom environments
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Data collection and IEP goal progress monitoring
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Proper maintenance of student records
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Personal care support (i.e. feeding, toileting, and changing)
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Training and ongoing supervision of classroom paraprofessionals
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Frequent communication with parents, guardians, and staff
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Regular collaboration with teacher teams and other faculty members
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Physically able to lift 50 lbs and run/move quickly if needed for student supervision and safety
