Secondary Special Education Teacher - Utah Connections Academy

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. UCA is authorized under state law by the Utah State Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Utah Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Utah, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. UCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Utah Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field (SPED)
• Current Utah teaching license
• Priority will be given to the candidates who live in Utah
• Candidates in the surrounding states are encouraged to apply (Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming)
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Strong technology skills (especially with Google products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel overnight, on occasion, for school and state testing events.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication