Special Education Teacher - Crownhill

This position is 7.5 hours/day with 183 base contract days (180 student days + 3 Professional Development days) and 3 supplemental days.

Upon hire, the teacher will be required to attend up to five days of paid training during the week of August 17th.

The Intensive Behavior Program Teacher provides specialized instruction and behavioral support for students whose social, emotional, and behavioral needs significantly impact their access to the educational environment. The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, structured, and supportive classroom that promotes academic growth, skill development, self-regulation, and increased participation in inclusive educational settings.

This position works collaboratively with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), para educators, related service providers, general education staff, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized educational and behavioral programming. The teacher plays a critical role in developing opportunities for students to access grade-level curriculum and supported inclusion experiences within the general education environment whenever appropriate.

The classroom teacher will work collaboratively with other building staff members to develop and motivate each student toward an awareness and understanding of the subject matter and/or skills needed to develop into mature, well‑rounded, responsible young adults. The teacher will establish positive rapport with students and will encourage them to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for future success.

• Provide an optimum learning environment for all students
• Participate in, contribute to, and be supportive of group decisions and efforts
• Collaborate with staff and work in teams to provide instruction to students
• Employ a systematic instructional process designed to meet the needs of students in the classroom
• Engage in purposeful, deliberate planning for instruction
• Follow District and State guidelines for essential learning and instructional strategies
• Work cooperatively with administration and staff in problem solving and group process activities
• Model lifelong learning, positive self-esteem, and respect for others
• Set and maintain high personal, professional, and instructional standards for self and students
• Adhere to Washington Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

• Current Washington State Special Education Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement – Early Childhood Endorsement Preferred
• Committed to the concept that all students can learn
• Committed to continuous progress and developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards, a variety of assessment tools, RTI, and the CEL 5D+ Instructional Framework preferred
• Sensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skilled in relating well to students, parents, staff, and community
• Genuine desire to work with all students
• Evidence of successful experience in working with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Knowledge of child growth and development needs

• Usual and customary methods requiring the following physical demands; some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some finger dexterity