Position Type:
Licensed Special Education/Severe
Date Posted:
8/10/2026
Location:
Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Date Available:
09/01/2026
FT Teacher - Special Education (Severe)
Location/Format: Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary (Must live in the state of Utah)
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Full-Time Special Education Teacher (Severe) to support students in a virtual learning environment. In this role, you will deliver live instruction, manage student behavior, and collaborate closely with families and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description
Salary Schedules
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
Supplementary Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at You may also contact the Payroll Department at with any questions.
Licensed Special Education/Severe
Date Posted:
8/10/2026
Location:
Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Date Available:
09/01/2026
FT Teacher - Special Education (Severe)
Location/Format: Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary (Must live in the state of Utah)
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Full-Time Special Education Teacher (Severe) to support students in a virtual learning environment. In this role, you will deliver live instruction, manage student behavior, and collaborate closely with families and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Virtual Instruction & Management: Deliver engaging live instruction via Zoom. Manage student learning and behavior effectively across Zoom, Canvas, ClassDojo, Nearpod, and other digital platforms.
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum: Create and manage daily lesson plans, translating best teaching practices into an effective virtual classroom setting. Utilize or be willing to be trained in Jordan District-provided curriculum.
- Special Education Case Management: Demonstrate competency in writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintain deep knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work actively within professional learning communities (PLCs). Maintain strong written and verbal communication with parents via text, email, and phone calls.
- In-Person Requirements: Attend mandatory in-person meetings once a week in South Jordan, along with other required in-person Special Education trainings.
- Residency: Must live in the state of Utah (Required).
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in digital learning programs such as Zoom, Canvas, ClassDojo, and Nearpod.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Ed Tech Endorsement preferred.
- Prior virtual teaching experience preferred.
Job Description
Salary Schedules
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
Supplementary Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at You may also contact the Payroll Department at with any questions.