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Category:

Special

Department:

Canyons District

Shift:

Location:

Student Services

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay Rate:

Salary Schedules

Transfer Window:

11/13/2024 - Open Until Filled.

How to apply:

Go to to complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. When the application process is successfully completed, you will be entered into the Special Education candidate pool to be considered for current openings and openings for the 2025-26 school year. All schools will have access to your profile. You do not need to apply to specific positions.

**If you completed this process prior to November 12th, 2024 you are not currently in our candidate pool to be considered for job openings.

For alternate licensure , please open this link and complete steps 1-4 and 6 BEFORE you complete the video application so you can attach evidence of completion for AEL modules and special education law completion.

Questions about this process? Email [email protected] for assistance.

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CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Academy Special Education Teacher

Department: Student Services

Supervisor: SWS Administrator

Lane Placement: Certified Salary Schedule

186 days/8 hours per day

Evaluaton Group: CTESS

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Canyons School District supports a continuum of services for sixth through twelfth grade students who have been involved with safe schools incidents. One of the placement options is in a special program known as Youth Academy that provides opportunities for students to continue their education while offering significant behavioral supports. Because some of these students need special education services, the teacher who holds this position will be responsible for working with the IEP team of the student's sending school to provide services needed for students both at Youth Academy and those who are assigned to Home and Hospital because of safe schools incidents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design instruction for special education students in Youth Academy and at Home and Hospital
• Attends IEP team meetings for students in Youth Academy and in Home and Hospital
• Collects data to inform IEP teams as they set goals and update eligibility
• Works in close collaboration with school-based IEP teams to ensure seamless delivery of services
• Attends transition meetings as students move in and out of Youth Academy, Home and Hospital and traditional school settings
• Support with transportation needs of students; ride bus if needed or transport students with district vans as needed
• Communicates with families and serves as a resource for families who have questions about their student
• Works with district-based special education staff and specialists to ensure that students receive appropriate services
• Works with the District Case Management Tearn facilitator to provide data and information for reviews of students as they recommend next steps for students assigned to Youth Academy; gathers data on students enrolled in YA to determine if goals are met that are set by the District Case Management Team
• Coordinates and participates in securing on-going resources for students
• Actively participates in establishing, reinforcing and sustaining Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) as part of YA's behavioral management system
• Accepts assignments for special projects as needed at both a school and district level
• Ability to work with both middle school- and high school-aged students

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred Skills:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check
• Must have current certification as a Licensed Special Educator
• Administrative Licensure is preferred but not required
• Must have minimum of three years prior experience working with at-risk students, families and/or community agencies
• Prior experience working in public schools
• Proficiency in Spanish would be ideal but not required
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with school-based personnel and community partners
• Ability to treat students, parents and staff with empathy and discretion
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating meetings that are inclusive and solution-focused
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to continually learn new information and develop new skills
• Ability to take initiative, work efficiently and effectively with little oversight, and complete assignments on-time
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually on assigned tasks
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs, etc.
• Willingness to collaborate with and actively support other school, department and district initiatives

NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Not limited to the following:

• Possesses the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, interaction with critical personnel, interaction with parents and community members, and consistent changes in the educational profession

• Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.
• Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines,contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.

Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

All employees are required to participate in the District's evaluation process.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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