Must hold a license issued by any agency.
The license position area must be in DI - Spanish.
The license must be in one of the following grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th.
The license status must be active or about to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program. Expired certifications will be considered.
Description
Come work with the best faculty/staff ever! Dual Immersion Academy (DIA) is an accredited, tuition-free, public charter school providing bilingual education to students from Pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. DIA is located in the Glendale area, in the heart of Salt Lake City. Our mission is to create bilingual, bi-literate scholars who understand the richness of living in a multicultural world. This position is working with K-5th grade students in an Elementary setting. Benefits include: One time signing bonus for hard to fill positions TSSP bonus for qualified Special Education Teachers Excellent Health & Dental package with PEHP in which the school covers 85% of the cost --a $100/paycheck stipend if you opt out of benefits --Vision Plan --EAP Service --As a full-time employee, the school provides a $50,000 life insurance policy for you free of charge, you have the option of purchasing more for yourself or your spouse --You also have an option for a 401K plan that DIA matches at 3% Additionally, the school will provide mentor teaching and professional development
DIA is seeking a Special Education Teacher with advanced training, experience and Spanish-speaking abilities who will work with students with educational and behavioral goals as outlined in their IEP. The SpEd teacher will work closely with GenEd teachers, administrators, and other staff members to support students educationally. The Special Education Teacher must demonstrate an understanding of, patience with, and a receptive attitude toward students of varied temperaments and abilities, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs. Specifically, the teacher:
1. Works with an individual student or small group of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills.
2. Devises special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills.
3. Monitors instruction, work, activities, and behavior of students.
4. Supervises paraeducators working with students identified through the IEP process
5. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties.
6. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods and unstructured periods as assigned.
7. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties as assigned.
8. When requested, serves as a resource person to the General Education Team.
9. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
10. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
11. Performs other such duties/assignments as directed, in an effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting.