"SPED Instructor"

SPED Instructor

Requisition Number: F00494P

Job Description:

The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University invites applications for an on-campus instructor position in the AAQEP-accredited special education programs at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels. Successful candidates will have experience in practice and teaching with children in PreK-12 special education.

NOTE: Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable annually by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University. After a successful first-year review, this position may be renewed for up to three years at a time.

Job Duties:

The instructor will teach 15 credit hours per semester, supervise elementary and special education field experiences, mentor and coach undergraduate SPED students.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in education or related field.
• BA or BS in Special Education. Or a BA or BS in another related field with a post-baccalaureate in special education.
• Current or previously held teaching license, or meet the requirements for obtaining one.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching in a special education classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in special education.
• Graduate-level special education coursework.
• Expertise in special education law.
• Expertise in IEP development and transition planning.
• Expertise in special education assessment.
• Experience in face-to-face and online university teaching.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and/or supervising and teaching adults.
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for youths with special needs.
• Experience with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for professional preparation and accreditation systems.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 11/05/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts from bachelors and masters degree

Screening of applications will begin November 26, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).