Teacher - Special Education - Resource Room

Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Educate students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data

Essential Functions:

• Implement the educational program, comprehensive related services and accommodations and modifications as outlined in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Participate in the development and review of IEPs, including writing goals and objectives for identified needs using standardized and classroom based assessment data
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modification/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives
• Act as case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team
• Utilize para educators as part of a team by providing training, management, direction, and support
• Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Special Education Law
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data
• Provide opportunities for students to self reflect and track progress toward learning goals
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner
• Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness

Qualifications:

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate prior to first contracted day.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills with parents, colleagues and administration
• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction

Desired Criteria:

• Has training or experience with the following;
  Balanced Literacy, Modifying Curriculum, Social/Adaptive Skills Training, Writing Social Stories, Right Response, Crisis Cycle, Six Traits, and Appropriate Assessments (ie. MSP, QRI, Running Records, and Dibels)
• Ability to determine and design interventions using a multi-tiered approach
• Understanding of Title School and underserved students
• Experience with PBIS

Terms of Employment and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Education Association (MEA) and Policies and…