Special Education Teacher - Resource

SPECIAL EDUCATION-RESOURCE TEACHER

1.0 FTE, Kelso High School

Salary
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Per KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits
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Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association.

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

We are seeking an exceptional team member to expand our special education team.

• Participate in development and implementation of IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, ERPs for special education students
• Undertake the timely submission of IEPs and progress reports
• Plan and implement learning activities for students with varied abilities
• Organize programs to provide for individualized differences
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Institute Training
• Evaluate, develop, and modify curriculum for individual student needs in general education and special education classrooms
• Demonstrate knowledge of behavior de-escalation techniques and positive support plans
• Demonstrate skill in preparing special education students to meet state essential learnings
• Demonstrate the ability to relate to all students in a warm, accepting manner
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of growth and development of school-age children
• Maintain appropriate student records and continuous measurement data on student progress
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in organizing and maintaining the educational setting
• Conduct conferences with parents to report student progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives and progress in core content areas
• Communicate and interpret the school program to parents and patrons
• Work cooperatively with staff members
• Supervise instructional assistants
• Use group process skills
• Collaborate and co-teach
• Cooperate as a team member in staffing, diagnosis, and least restrictive placement of disabled students
• Exhibit personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Accept both routine and special tasks
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

• A valid Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education Endorsement
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instructional techniques
• Academic preparation and/or experience in special education
• Knowledge and skills in educational technology and ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration, parents, and staff
• Skills in diagnostic testing and remediation of learning problems
• Expertise and experience in behavior management
• Ability to work effectively with students and parents
• Ability to adapt curriculum to students' interests and learning styles
• Experience working with disabled students of various ages/levels
• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations
• Bilingual or multilingual desired
• Knowledge of essential learnings and ability to integrate them into the classroom
• Use of a variety of assessment strategies, including preparation for state required testing
• Desire to continue professional growth
• Team working ability
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

School Principal or Designee/Director of Special Programs

Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Education Association;
Salary Schedule.

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code.

Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge, ; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen, .

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