Special Education Teacher

John Hancock Charter School is a student-centered school that is seeking educators who are prepared to lead and are passionate about JHCS’s mission to provide students with a first-class educational program. JHCS is a K-8 charter school located in Pleasant Grove, UT.  We are opening a second campus in the fall of 2023 in Eagle Mountain, UT with a capacity of 900 students.  There will be 5 small “schools within a school”; four K through 6th grade schools, and one 7-8th grade middle school.  Each school will have approximately 180 students with one class per grade and a lead teacher/administrator.  This allows for a small, intimate, school environment where students know each other and every teacher.  Teachers also know every child.  This school climate creates and encourages relationships.  Students who feel comfortable and safe take risks and develop a growth mindset.

Our curriculum creates a cultural literacy or a foundation for all future learning. The arts and STEM subjects are integrated into our vigorous curriculum.   It promotes the building of character and civic responsibility and prepares students to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.  Standards-based grading holds students accountable for mastery and sets high expectations that students stretch to accomplish.

John Hancock Charter School is now accepting applications for teachers and support staff. We are searching for individuals who are comfortable working in an exciting start-up environment, who are risk-takers and are driven to imagine and explore the limitless possibilities for our students, and who are committed to providing an engaging, yet rigorous, educational experience for our students.

Successful candidates will be highly collaborative, yet independent thinkers, and will be comfortable “co-working” with their professional peers. Do you want to teach your students on a deeper level and facilitate opportunities for them to develop their passions beyond the core content? If so, apply now.

Special Education Teacher

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher will coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services to students whose abilities differ from their peers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directs, monitors, and mentors teachers assistants working with students who have disabilities.

   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.

   

  Identifies the students' needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.

   

  Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.

   

  Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensure each student's activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.

   

  Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans.

   

  Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and make modifications as necessary.

   

  Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student's needs are met and plans are followed.

   

  Ensures programs comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for his/her individual needs.

   

  Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.

   

  Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.

   

  Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.

   

  Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.

   

  Performs other related duties as assigned.

   

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

   

  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.

   

  Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.

   

  Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.

   

  Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.

   

  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

   

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

   

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required

   

  An appropriate state license or certification is required.

   

  Two years of experience is highly preferred.

   

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout school and classroom.

   

  Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.

   

  Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.

   

  Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.

   

  Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork.