Certified Special Education Teacher

• Plan, prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards, district curriculum, IEP goals, and effective instruction to students with diverse needs. The teacher must have or be willing to become trained in co-teaching with general education colleagues.

• Planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating instructional activities consistent with established program and/or curriculum objectives and Washington State standards
• Demonstrating effective teaching practices, and utilizing appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to the students’ aptitudes and interests, and the nature of the learning activities
• Delivering IEP Services in a specialized classroom setting
• Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
• Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
• Providing instruction that centers on high expectation for student achievement
• Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
• Recognizing individual student learning needs, and developing strategies to address those needs
• Establishing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Providing guidance, counseling and discipline to encourage students to meet the standard of achievement and conduct
• Communicating and collaborating with students, parents and/or guardians, administration, and other staff members to provide guidance and evaluation

In addition, encourage student achievement

• Evaluating and recording student progress, and providing reports for administrative purposes
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director
• Write secondary transitions plans based upon appropriate transition assessment
• Collaborate with area agencies related to secondary student post-employment
• Attend all Transition Planning Community meetings
• Build internship and job shadows in the Community

• Demonstrated background in use of Assistive Technology
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement Behavior Support Programs
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of learning theory and applications of principles in the secondary level classroom
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of middle level curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate to student learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to integrate subject matter
• Demonstrated effective and positive student behavior management skills
• Demonstrated ability to promote high expectations, maintain a caring attitude and establish a learning environment that enhances academic achievement for all students
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with all school district staff and students
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters in an ethical manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and accept the responsibility of providing effective leadership in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide logical solutions in complex situations
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce and maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible to change in assignment or situations
• Demonstrated high level of computer proficiency and application of technology
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Right Response Trainings mandatory
• Ability to write Behavior Intervention Plans
• Must be able to modify general education materials
• Knowledge of Community agencies such as DDA, DVR, Job Corps and Work Source

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate to assignment. Endorsements,

Special certification and/or license required for specific assignment.

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check
• GLAD Training preferred

• Successful experience as a special education teacher preferred
• Second language or language acquisition background preferred
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred

• This Job description is intended to provide an…