Social Communications Teacher

Social Communications Teacher

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Job Summary:

This teaching position is part of South Kitsap School District's program for special needs students, supervised by the Office of Special Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of special needs students.
• Develops, implements and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavioral Intervention Plans for assigned students; modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learnings (MSP) in all curriculum areas for special needs students.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population.
• Maintains student records, including special education reports, daily grades, behavior scores, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion. Reports student progress to parents regularly.
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology.
• Participate in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student.
• Participates in team and individual instructional and behavioral planning with general education staff.
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, IEP and related meetings, interagency meetings, when appropriate, and department/special education meetings.
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
• Communicates with local and state agencies to coordinate services.

Competencies:

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

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