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Teacher - Special Programs (1)

Irondistrict, Cedar City, UT, United States


Frontline Applicant Tracking - Iron County School District
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Full Time Elementary Special Education Educator – Level II – Three Peaks Elementary (Job ID: 2404)

Position Type: Teacher – Special Programs / Level II Special Education

Date Posted: 3/23/2026

We want you to join our team! Come work for the Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! The district supports families in developing college and career readiness by building knowledge, skills and relationships for all. Empowering all to learn at high levels through systematic district and school-wide support.

Three Peaks Elementary School is seeking a Full Time Level II Special Education Elementary Educator beginning in August for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will remain open until filled.

The Full Time Special Education Elementary Educator provides students with learning, cognitive, or physical disabilities with individually tailored help, counseling, and learning experiences needed to progress toward educational goals established with the student's limitations in mind. They monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities and assist in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP).

Determines specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.

Evaluates each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.

Develops and presents appropriate IEP goals.

Prepares progress reports and year‑end evaluations, administering pre‑tests and post‑tests as appropriate.

Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading material at many levels, instructional games, and resource materials.

Counsels students in identifying and dealing with their academic and social challenges.

Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.

Provides students with tutoring for other classes.

Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior and works closely with other teachers to help students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.

Helps parents understand the specific challenges of educationally handicapped students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of progress.

Participates in selection and evaluation of students for admission to the program of education for such students.

Participates in case conferences about students who learn differently.

Performs basic attendance accounting and similar record‑keeping functions pertinent to the special education program.

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field by reading journals and publications, attending professional society meetings and seminars, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others.

Evaluates special education needs to ensure that objectives for student education are met.

Interprets laws, rules, and regulations for students, parents, and paraprofessionals.

Prepares reports for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Administers achievement tests to measure student level of performance.

Writes and maintains IEP files and monitors compliance.

Helps students with daily living skills such as toileting and social interaction.

Works with students and their behavior needs.

Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required.

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