Secondary Special Education Teacher; S

Position Objective The District’s special education service delivery model is a continuum, including in‑class support, co‑teaching, resource rooms, replacement classes, self‑contained classrooms, and one‑on‑one in the home. Commitment to Equity The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency in an international community. Duties & Responsibilities Depending on the instructional setting and grade level in which you work, duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop comprehensive and compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Plan and provide specially designed instruction in accordance with students’ IEP goals, and monitor progress with ongoing data collection.
• Develop and implement individual behavior plans informed by functional behavioral assessment data.
• Work cooperatively with regular education teachers, para educators, and other student services staff; including consulting, providing services in general education classrooms, and co‑teaching.
• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Identify individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs; demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating a respectful and rapport‑building environment, managing classroom procedures, student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space for learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning; design assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities required by the District and/or building principal.
• Participate in site‑based decision‑making processes.

• Education and/or experience teaching students preschool to grade 5, as well as disabilities ranging from mild to severe/profound.
• Ability and willingness to transfer, toilet, and feed students.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

• Ability to instruct in multiple languages.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Experience working with medically complex students.

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be willing to drive and transport students in District van or District car for community work experience programs.

• Knowledge of behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of IEP process and the writing of goals/objectives and behavior intervention plans.

• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with other members of a school or department to accomplish common goals.
• Ability to perform in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to individualize…