Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor 2024-25 - District Office For questions, please email: CSDEmployment (csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org) Category: Special Department:Special Education Shift: Location:District Office Job Type:Full-Time Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules) Transfer Window:12/09/2024 - Open Until Filled. How to apply: Go to http://bit.ly/CSDSped25 (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/271892-special-education/1046551-follow-up-question/en) 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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lwrE\_XxnM9UZ2pv08gFZktMa8nKr2yDdOzLodCSVtAo/edit) 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 csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance. Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070. 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. Current CSD Employee, Log in to request a transfer Dates available for transfer request: 12/09/2024 - Open Until Filled. If you are currently a Canyons School District Teacher and you would like to apply for this position, you must login to submit an application. Please login at the top right of this page to access this website. Job Description: Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher/Transition Study Instructor Department: School Supervisor: Principal Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 186 Schedule: Varies/186 days Evaluation Group: CTESS FLSA Classification: Exempt This is a 2 year position If you have questions, please reach out to linda.hall@canyonsdistrict.org JOB DESCRIPTION Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor: Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructors help students make decisions that affect their personal and academic development and community groups. They meet with students individually and/or in group sessions. Special Education Teacher/ Transition Study Instructor will be trained in either the SDLMI-Transition or SDLMI-Transition with Mentoring programs and then be responsible for implementing the program during the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years. Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor provides program services to Special Education students at Canyons School District. This position 2 year position as it is funded by a grant from 2024-2026. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + The Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor will be trained in either the SDLMI- Transition or SDLMI Transition with Mentoring programs and then be responsible for implementing the program in the Canyons School District during the 2024/2025 and 2025/26 school years. Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor provides program services to students at Canyons School District. In addition, the Special Education Teacher/Transition Study Instructor agrees to act consistently in accordance with the philosophy, policies, rules and regulations of Canyons School District now in effect and coming into effect. + Attend in-person and virtual trainings during Fall 2024 and ongoing technical assistance throughout the delivery of the program. + Teach students with disabilities the core content area(s) outlined in the USOE’s Core Curriculum. Attend IEP meetings. + Maintain student records as required by IDEA. + Assure confidentiality of all students’ information. + Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child. + Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. + Maintains appropriate records + Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other means, to discuss the pupil’s progress. + Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members + Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus. + Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities. Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. + Be a positive role model. + Participate in faculty meetings as required. + Participate in team meetings. + Function as a member of the special education team. + Administer appropriate pupil attendance policies and procedures. + Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines. + Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. + Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. + Is responsible for understanding and adhering to laws, district policies, and procedures. + Requires strong oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and staff. + Requires effective problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. + Requires the ability to implement effective teaching strategies. + Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment. + Requires the ability to calmly handle classroom management issues. + Requires the ability to work as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independentlywith little direct supervision. + Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines. + Deliver small group instruction and 1:1 mentoring following program materials during the Spring and summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 Semesters. + Communicate with students’ families to support student-family transition planning activities during the Spring and summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 Semesters. + Communicates the goals of the transition study program to education stakeholders. + Maintains current and appropriate program data for education stakeholders. + Uses at least 95% of time providing direct services through the curriculum (guidance curriculum activities) and Individual Student Planning and most remaining time in program management, system support and accountability. + Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. + Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. + Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. + Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding + Uses available technology resources to enhance the impact of the program. + Technologies such as websites, interest surveys, career explorations, and links to community resources. + Be a positive role model. + Participate in faculty meetings as required.Uses available technology resources to enhance the impact of the program. + Technologies such as websites, interest surveys, career explorations, and links to community resources. + Work with the administration to create, coordinate and implements student orientation programs forth incoming students. + Monitor students’ progress towards graduation, identifies credit deficiencies, and facilitates posts secondary plans. + Conduct parent education classes in cooperation with the special education department requirements. + Predictable and reliable attendance. During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as need. REQUIREMENTS + 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. + Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. + 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. Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant “License Area of Concentration” and, if applicable, “Endorsement”. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following: + While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. + The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. + 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 evaluation process. It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures. This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org ADA HR Effective date: