Special Education Teacher - Resource

About

Special Education Teacher - Resource

Sequim Middle School

1.0 FTE

ABOUT SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT

In Sequim School District our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive.We are looking for candidates passionate about pursuing their calling to education who will partner with us to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS!The Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and respectful environment so each student thrives.

ABOUT THE CITY OF SEQUIM:

Surrounded by natural beauty and full of small-town charm, Sequim is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lavender lovers and is one of the driest places in western Washington. An active arts community, vibrant downtown, and diverse culinary options make Sequim the cultural and commercial heart of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula.

The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide specialized academic instruction to students individually and in small groups in accordance with Sequim School District policies and procedures; develop and implement IEP goals, assess students, and coordinate program to increase independence and functioning in society, socially, vocationally and academically.

The Candidate

CERTIFICATION EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

• Valid Washington State teaching certification with Special Education endorsement.

• Demonstrated communication skills: written with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech; speaking with poise, voice control and confidence, using correct English and well-modulate voice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years' teaching experience in grade level range for which you are applying.

• Able to understand and align Sequim School Districts' frameworks with the common core state standards and other state standards.

• Familiar with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid Washington State teaching certification with endorsement appropriate for the grade level(s) for which you are applying.

• Pre-employment requirements include a Washington State Patrol check, FBI, and sexual misconduct clearance.

QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Giver of hope

• Passion for students well-being and healthy development

• Eager to connect with diverse leaders to continue to improve practice

• Exhibitinga good attitude and a growth mindset

• Models what it means to make mistakes and grow from them

• Comfortable not-knowing, but eager to problem solve

• Technology seamlessly integrated into their practice

• Creative and open to trying new things

• A natural relationship builder and a good reader of situations

• Hard working and nurturing

• Responsible

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic record-keeping techniques.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Public speaking techniques.

• Basic research methods.

• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

• Applicable sections of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington.

• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Principles of training and providing work direction.

• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of District students.

Ability to:

• Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Prioritize and schedule work.

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

• Complete work with many interruptions.

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

• Understand and work within scope of authority.

• Meet schedules and time lines.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

The Details

Representative Duties:

• Design and implement curriculum and lesson plans for individualized and group instruction; schedule instructional periods; assess student progress; teach subjects including math, reading, language arts, wellness and others utilizing specialized software and adaptive equipment as necessary; maintain related records.

• Instruct students with special education needs regarding individualized tasks to implement and achieve IEP goals.

• Participate as a member of IEP teams, attend IEP meetings; provide input to IEP goals; conduct pre- and post-assessments and perform other data collection; prepare IEP reports and maintain inter-agency and district contacts regarding IEP's.

• Perform specialized physical health care procedures as trained and assigned and in accordance with specialized training provided by health specialist; as trained and qualified, operate and instruct student and staff in the use of various apparatus to assist in mobility and to lift and position students; complete documentation forms.

• Assure the proper implementation of objectives for each student by trained individuals in accordance with IEP's including positioning and range of motion activities.

• Cooperatively sets performance objectives appropriate to the interest and maturity levels of students.

• Perform specialized duties as assigned in such areas as behavior, vision, movement and others while working with students and teachers.

• Provide for personal hygiene of students, including toileting, diapering, feeding and caregiving; teach self-help skills involving personal hygiene; teach recreational/leisure skills.

• Design and implement appropriate behavior management techniques for use in instructional and disciplinary purposes.

• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.

• Determines instructional materials designed to achieve goals and performance objectives appropriate to the interest and maturity level of student.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide a productive learning environment.

• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection, dependent upon size and facility available.

• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress.

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve problems of mental and physical health, attitude and learning.

• Provide job coaching, vocational training and other skills.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, study skills and other elements of the course of study specified by Sequim School District.

• Arrange with other teachers, peer tutors and monitor the integration of students in regular school classrooms.

• Supervises pupils in previously specified out-of-classroom activities during the workday.

• Plan and supervise field trips to the community for shopping or self-help teaching purposes or to other sites consistent with instructional objectives.

• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned Paraeducators, volunteers, substitutes, DIS, etc.

• Collaborate with other Teachers, Psychologist, Specialists and other regarding student progress; provide assistance in transition to home schools.

• Collaborate with parents; conduct initial interviews and conferences with parents; discuss student progress with parents on an on-going basis; report cards quarterly provide support emotional/psychological and refer to appropriate resources.

• Communicates with parents through a variety of means: parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress and interpret the school program.

• Prepare a variety of reports for parents, police, community agencies, administration, and others.

• Participates in staff meetings, curriculum, and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.

• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, volunteers, and paraprofessionals where applicable.

• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection, dependent upon size and facility available.

• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

Working Conditions:

Environment: Special education classroom environment and/or community work environments;

Physical Abilities: Ability to stand for long periods, lifting and moving children and adult students which involves lifting up to 40 pounds to move and diaper individuals and to assist students in performing mobility exercises, pushing wheelchairs, kneeling or crouching to assist students with other tasks;

Hazards: May providing specialized physical health care procedures to students with exposure to body fluids; exposure to students who may become hostile or disorderly and who may exhibit physical aggression; may be required to work around foul odors.