Teacher - Special Education

Additional Information

Cedarhome Elementary

Special Education ASSIST Teacher

.2 FTE Leave Replacement for the 2024-25 School Year

The ASSIST (Active Student Support for Independence, Skills and Transition) special education program typically serves students with severe developmental disabilities and multiple disabilities. The ideal special education teacher will have training and experience working with students with a variety of behaviors and cognitive, physical, communication, social and sensory disabilities. The ASSIST classroom requires a teacher who works well in a team environment and can provide direction to para-educators. The ASSIST teacher is expected to work in partnership with parents, general education teachers and specialists. Lifting and transferring of physically disabled students is a job requirement. Training in verbal and physical de-escalation strategies is required prior to assignment and must be maintained in this position. Experience in IEP writing and using IEP Online is preferred.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

The Stanwood-Camano School District mission is to provide high quality educational opportunities that promote excellence and lifelong learning.

THE STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religion, color, origen nacional, edad, condicion de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientacion sexual, expresion de genero o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jovenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuacion ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Titulo IX / Oficial de Accion Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Seccion 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telefono: (360) 629-1200.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?
• Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check?
• Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying?
• IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A POSITION in the Stanwood-Camano School District, you will be expected to meet the following requirements as conditions of your employment: Successful WSP and FBI background clearance check; Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release Form(s); I-9 Employment Eligibility (citizen or legal alien status); W04 form; Washington State Department of Retirement Status form; HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazardous Materials training (provided by District, or verification of prior training); Hepatitus B training (SafeSchools Training provided by District); Social Security Card and Driver's License to be copied by Personnel Office upon hire. By selecting YES, you agree to provide/complete these required items.
• I authorize the Stanwood-Camano School District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any current or former employer, person, firm, or agency to provide Stanwood-Camano School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge Stanwood-Camano School District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information. I further agree that falsification of any part of this application, including any accompanying inserts, shall be sufficient cause for dismissal. References and personal information which become a part of this application will be regarded as confidential and shall not be revealed to me.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand I am required to abide by all policies and regulations of the District.

General Questions

• Have you previously, or do you presently, work for the Stanwood-Camano School District?

• If yes, list your position and your school or department, what dates and under what name

• Are you presently under contract with another school district?

• If yes, please list your position and the name of the school district

• Have you ever retired from one of the Washington State Retirement Systems?

• Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other disciplinary board or licensing body?

• Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extra-curricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal?

• Have you ever been discharged or forced to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory service from any position?

• Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct by a past or present employer?

• Have you ever been convicted of any crime? The term 'convicted' means all adverse dispositions, including a finding of guilty, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, an Alford plea, stipulation to the facts, a deferred or suspended sentence, or a deferred prosecution.

• Have you ever had findings made against you for domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or a vulnerable adult in any civil adjudicative proceeding? A civil adjudicative proceeeding includes a judicial or administrative proceeding as well as findings by the Department of Social and Health Services or the Department of Health that you have not administratively challenged or appealed.

• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of a crime?

• If you answered yes to questions 6, 7,8, 9, or 10, please provide an explanation of the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date and outcome. If you answered yes to questions 11, 12, or 13, please provide information regarding the change or finding, the date of the conviction or finding, the court(s) involved, and the penalty imposed or any pending court action. You may attach additional paperwork.

• Please describe any special training or qualifications related to the position for which you are applying.

• Please list other related data such as professional or civic organizations in which you maintain membership or honors received.

Requirements

Requirements for All Positions:

• Three Certificated References (Required)

• Letter of Interest/Resume (Required)

• WA State Educators Certificate (Required)

• Highly Qualified Test(s) [WEST-E; NES]

• Highly Qualified Documentation

• Other State Certificates

• College Transcripts

• Letters of Recommendation

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Miscellaneous 2

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Requirements:

• Appropriate Washington State Certification and/or subject matter endorsements (See above)

• Excellent personal character and commitment to students

• Strong classroom management skills and teaching abilities is desirable

Position Contingent Upon the Following:

• Fingerprint Clearance through Superintendent of Public Instruction

• School Board Approval

• HIV/Infectious Disease and Right To Know Training

• Immunization history if born 1/1/57 or later

To submit your application you must mark all sections as complete and click the Submit to HR button before the application deadline. Please use the Attachments section to upload your resume/cover letter, recommendation letters, certificate/endorsement(s) or any other supporting documents you wish to include with your application. Upload your attachments in PDF format if possible.

Benefits

This position is represented by a certificated non-supervisory staff collective bargaining unit. Collective bargaining language and benefits of Stanwood-Camano Educational Association apply.

Employee Benefits- * based on SEBB, DRS and minimum employment requirements

• Medical coverage for employees, their dependents, and domestic partners

• Dental and vision

• Retirement plan

Paid sick and personal leave * paid vacation

Life insurance

• VEBA

Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Optional Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical/dependent care

Additional life insurance

Deferred Compensation

Additional retirement plans (403b)

Attachments

Letter of Interest/Resume*

WA State Educators Certificate*

Highly Qualified Test(s) [WEST-E; NES]

Highly Qualified Documentation

Letters of Recommendation

Other State Certificates

College Transcripts

Miscellaneous 1

Miscellaneous 2

Miscellaneous 3

References

Certificated Teacher: 0 of 8 external references required.