Special Education Teacher

We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the STEPs program in Longview, WA. This position is full time, 185 days per year.

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• Reporting directly to a Special Education Administrator, the Special Education Teacher provides services to special education students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities ages three to 21 years of age.
• The Special Education Teacher leads the IEP team to develop data-driven student learning and behavioral goals.
• The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and program strategies consistent with the student's learning level and continually assessing student progress towards IEP goals.
• Teaching environments include resource rooms and self-contained classrooms at the elementary, middle, and high school level.

• Select teaching strategies to implement IEP goals for special education students.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to meet students' needs.
• Provide classroom, small group and one-on-one instruction to special education students.
• Conduct student assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
• Use computer technology and computer programs to document data collection.
• Develop and write daily lesson plans.
• Post monthly overview of lessons on the school district website.
• Develop and complete Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings with parents, general education staff, and specialists.
• Supervise the collection of performance data on student IEP goals and document progress on IEP online.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding transition goals.
• Develop and adapt curriculum from general education curriculum.
• Coordinate with general education teacher to monitor student grades and progress.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students.
• Supervise and train staff to support student learning.
• Write and conduct performance evaluations for classified staff with assistance from the Special Education Administrator.
• Consult and collaborate with professionals and parents regarding the needs of special students to assure appropriate learning experiences.
• Participate in Building Assistance Team.
• Inform principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Establish classroom management programs for students.
• Monitor and adjust individual behavior management plans for individual students' needs.