Special Schools - ATEC West Teacher

SPED (S/P) Special Schools

School Description: Our post-high program is called ATEC West (Alpine Transition Education Center) and serves young adults with disabilities from 18-22 years old. Part of the program resides at Horizon School and the other is at Vista Heights Middle School in one of their satellite builings. 

Teaching Position: This position is for the ATEC West program. 

Teacher Responsibilities and Requirements: 

• Development and implementation of student IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (if applicable)
• Transition curriculum development and implementation
• Individual, small group, and whole class instruction based on IEP goals
• Create positive and engaging classroom environments
• Data collection and IEP goal progress monitoring
• Proper maintenance of student records
• Personal care support (potential for feeding, toileting, and changing)
• Training and ongoing supervision of classroom paraprofessionals
• Regular communication with parents, guardians, and staff
• Regular collaboration with teacher teams and other faculty members
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and run/move quickly if needed for student supervision and safety
• Supervision of student job sites (both onsite and offsite in the community)

• Email: dheaps@alpinedistrict.org
• School Phone: 801-610-8728
• Cell: 801-232-3122 (Call or Text)

Certification:

• SPED license is required
• Severe Disabilities (S/P) endorsement is encouraged but not required