Teacher - Special Education .5 FTE

GENERAL SUMMARY

Develop and oversee specially designed instruction in compliance with IDEA and other Special Education law with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity.

Posted salary will be prorated for assignment FTE

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

• Plan, develop and implement specially designed courses of instruction to achieve IEP objectives and goals.

• Implement and deliver appropriate curricula.

• Develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs including the needs of underrepresented groups.

• Develop and utilize positive techniques for improving student behavior in compliance with student behavior plans (if applicable) and IEPs, managing the classroom in a manner designed to provide an equitable and productive learning environment.

• Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.

• Provide consultation and coaching for general education staff to support students with IEPs in the general education setting.

• Plan for, design, and oversee the activities of paraeducators working with students to deliver specially designed instruction.

• Communicate regularly with parents and be responsive to parental concerns.

• Maintain appropriate student records, including progress reports and/or other required information as listed in student IEPs.

• Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Serve as key member of IEP teams.

• Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings with a constant focus on educational justice and equity.

• Participate in staff and department meetings.

• Work cooperatively with other staff and administrators.

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement required.

• Must have ability to provide evidence of full COVID 19 vaccination upon request of District.

• Prior instructional experience with Special Education students at appropriate grade level preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Teacher must be able to work with students, staff, parents, and other community patrons in an amiable and productive manner.

• Ability to demonstrate good classroom management skills for appropriate grade level and across a variety of cultures.

• Demonstrated mastery of appropriate subject matter.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Recent training in Special Education law and instructional theory/methodology.

• Valid first aid and CPR card or willingness to obtain at request of district.

Supplemental Information:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Requires organization and time management;
• requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;
• requires an openness to and appreciation of a variety cultural expectations and norms;
• requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;
• requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May require prolonged standing or sitting;

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.