Teacher, Special Education Self Contained-IN DISTRICT

Position: Teacher, Special Education Self Contained-IN DISTRICT ONLY
School Year

REQUIRED:

Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts.

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher, Special Education Self Contained-IN DISTRICT ONLY

LOCATION:

Washington Elementary

DATE POSTED: 05/12/2026

JOB NUMBER:

HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/180

BENEFITS: SEA Certificated Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Teacher - Special Education Self Contained Classroom

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: SEA

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

* Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.

* Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

* Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.

* Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.

* Administers, under supervision, first aid, and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.

* Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

* Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

* Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.

* Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.

* Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

* Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

* Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.

* Directs para-educators and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individuals students.

* Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.

* Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.

* Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

* Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.

* Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.

* Conduct required state testing for students.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The daily work is performed in an office/classroom setting and at various sites within the district. The job incumbent is often required to: stand or sit for prolonged periods; be exposed to computer display terminal for prolonged periods; and…