Description
Position Teacher – 5th Grade 2025-2026 School Year North Salt Lake, UT
About Spectrum Academy
Spectrum Academy is a premier Charter School that specializes in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Approximately 80% of our student body receives Special Education services. Our classrooms are a hybrid of mainstream and resource models found at typical schools. Teachers at Spectrum Academy are required to have an IEP caseload and work with students who may or may not be receiving Special Education services.
Essential Functions
1. Implement the assigned program of study. 2. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning. 3. Utilize instructional management systems that increase student learning and maximizes time on task. 4. Develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP’s) in accordance with school policy. 5. Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs. 6. Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis. 7. Meet professional responsibilities. 8. Maintain and upgrade professional skills. 9. Maintain professional work habits. 10. Promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships. 11. Adhere to the teacher code of conduct. 12. Perform other job related duties as assigned by the
Principal and the Academic Director.
Qualifications
1. Current Utah State Educator’s License – OR willingness to obtain proper licensure.
Preferences
1. DUAL Certification in Elementary Education and in Mild/Moderate Special Education. 2. Experience teaching students on the Autism Spectrum.
Reports To Intermediate School (grades 4-8) Principal
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
*Other Pay: ESA possible and contingent on required licensure and eligibility by September 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48,216.00 per year + ESA*
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person