Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 37,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 5,000 people. Our vision is to:
- engage students as active participants in school and in the community;
- empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;
- collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and
- prepare students to succeed in school and life.
Special Education Teacher. Full-time position to begin the 2026/2027 school year. SPED Teaching Certification w/ Endorsement is required. Severe/Profound Endorsement Preferred. Will work with students who have significant needs to access the general curriculum.
Placement on the salary schedule will be reviewed by a supervisor and finalized through the Human Resources and Payroll Departments. Candidates already employed with Nebo School District, applying for a new position with a lane increase, may decrease in overall steps in the new position if offered, accepted, and not in the same job category.
Experience: Job-related experience is required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Purpose Statement
The job of a Teacher - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding individualized education programs and student progress, scheduling, writing, and conducting IEP's to support students with disabilities.
This job reports to the Building Principal
Essential Functions
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Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
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Administers academic, developmental, and subject-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual education plans.
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Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
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Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
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Collaborates with instructional staff, itinerant service providers, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
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Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
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Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
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Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
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Implements state and district-mandated laws, policies, programs, and initiatives for the purpose of ensuring that students and parents are well served in the Special Education program.
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Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
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Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
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Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, lunchroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Prepares a variety of written and electronic materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEP files, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
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Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the Education Code and school policies.
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Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
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Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, itinerant service providers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, and providing information and/or direction.
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Schedule, conduct, and participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
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Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
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Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
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SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
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KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
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ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work
priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; having the ability for regular and reliable attendance.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some
opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 33% sitting, 33% walking, and 34% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
