Elementary Extended Resource Teacher

Payette School District is embedded in an historic rural community on the Idaho-Oregon border at the mouth of the Payette River. It boasts generational connectedness with a rich heritage of successful graduates that include Warren McCain, Harmon Killebrew and Senator James McClure. Payette schools is an environment of champions both in the classroom and the community. Our dedicated and caring staff arrive each day ready to teach our students

Payette students are prepared to be leaders, innovators, and difference makers in the classroom and the world, with support from a variety of programs, such as robotics, performing arts, career technical education, athletics, clubs, makerspace, academic competitions and more.
Payette Schools is excited about finding additional highly qualified professionals, committed to pursuing our vision to teach and inspire our future generations.
People, preparation, progress, Payette!

Vision:

Students will attain success through education such that each graduates with measurable college or career readiness.

Mission:

The Payette School District will provide rigorous, high quality instruction aligned to state standards in a collaborative, safe learning environment resulting in high student achievement.

Payette School District has the following opening for the  school year:

Elementary Extended Resource Special Education Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

To provide specially designed instruction and behavioral support to students in an extended resource setting who exhibit both cognitive and behavioral needs. The teacher will develop and implement instructional programs and behavior interventions tailored to each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), support access to general education curriculum, and work collaboratively with families, paraprofessionals, and school teams to promote academic, functional, and emotional, and social success.

• Exceptional Child Certificate (Special Education K–12 Specialist – Idaho certification required)
• Experience working in Extended Resource Rooms across grade levels (focus on K–4)
• Strong background in behavior management and intervention strategies, including Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with both behavioral and cognitive needs
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including behavioral goals and accommodations
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws (IDEA, ADA, 504), administrative rules, and Board policy related to special education
• Proficient in modifying and adapting general education curriculum, including the use of replacement curricula
• Experience working collaboratively with general education teachers to support inclusion
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and provide direction to paraprofessionals
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and the Idaho Core Standards
• Skilled in using technology and assistive technology to support learning
• Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity and ability to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and work under deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information

Instruction

Prepare for and teach assigned classes in accordance with each student’s IEP

Design lessons with appropriate levels of difficulty that address academic, behavioral, and functional needs

Provide direct instruction across all subject areas using a variety of instructional techniques and assistive technologies

Modify and adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs, including the use of alternative curriculum when appropriate

Utilize and implement behavioral strategies and evidence-based interventions for students with emotional and behavioral disorders

Analyze student data and progress to inform instructional decisions and update goals

Prepare students for district, state, and…