Middle College High - Special Education Teacher (Resource) - 1.0 FTE

Special Education Teacher

This position is assigned to the Extended Resource service pathway. A special education classroom teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; establishes and adapts learning objectives and standards for special education students based upon general District guidelines and the rules and regulations governing special education;

provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, evaluates student performance and progress.

Middle College High School is focused on improving early college access for all learners and our Special Education Teacher serves a vital role in growing and supporting students with special needs, so that they can take advantage of access to Running Start. Our school site is on the campus of North Seattle College, but some students on the caseload are taking college classes at Seattle Central College and you and our SPED Instructional Assistant will be supporting them in-person as well.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system, and teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques and practices for special education students. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms;

implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and mainstreamed classes; and, establishing and implementing behavior change programs.

Licenses/Special Requirements Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license or a class II driver's license.