In-Person: Special Education Teacher
Individualized academic instruction

Position Overview

Kids on the Yard seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher to provide individualized academic instruction for students in grades 6-9. Adapt reading, writing, and foundational math instruction to each learner's assessed instructional level, strengths, pace, and agreed accommodations.

Use specialized instructional strategies and multisensory teaching methods to build academic skills, independence, and confidence. Coordinate goals and progress with guardians and the care team.

Sessions take place in person in Cedar City and nearby Kanarraville, Utah (ZIP codes 84720 and 84742). Local travel within 15 miles of Cedar City (84720) is required for in-person sessions.

• Provide individualized reading, writing, and foundational math instruction for grades 6-9 at each student's instructional level.
• Use explicit instruction, multisensory strategies, and accessible learning materials.
• Follow agreed IEP/504 goals and accommodations where applicable.
• Plan lessons, monitor progress, and adjust instruction based on learning data.
• Communicate with guardians and the care team while protecting student confidentiality.
• Encourage self-advocacy, confidence, and independent learning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; Special Education teaching credential or license preferred.

Demonstrated success using multisensory reading methods with students with learning differences or special needs.

Strong skills in executive function coaching, positive reinforcement, and individualized curriculum adaptation.

Patient, energetic, adaptable, creative, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Available to begin within the next two weeks.

Preferred Skills

Neuroaffirming practices that recognize individual strengths, encourage self-advocacy, and build independence.

Structured literacy training, including Orton-Gillingham or comparable approaches to phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

Experience teaching writing and foundational mathematics through explicit instruction and guided practice.

Ability to turn individualized goals into practical strategies for schoolwork, planning, organization, task initiation, time management, and daily routines.

Experience monitoring progress and adapting instruction based on learning data.

Based on relevant qualifications and experience.

Kids on the Yard is a nationwide tutoring and educational support service connecting families with certified, caring educators. We support Pre-K through 12th grade students in academics, special education, homeschool, and enrichment — both in person and online.