Special Education Community Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood

Special Education Community Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood

Full‑time position. Posting period: open until filled. Fair Labor Standards Act status: exempt.

All applications are considered and reviewed. Candidates with experience, training, and education directly related to this assignment may be invited to interview. The district conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation.

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Successful teaching experience with special education students, preferred
• Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention programs
• Knowledge of effective behavior intervention strategies and ability to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Ability to coordinate a team consisting of staff assistants and/or community resources
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
• Possesses enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning
• Experience with employing a precise behavioral management system for students within a positive learning environment
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self‑discipline
• Ability to assess needs of students, prescribe, and implement effective lessons to meet identified needs
• Experience in writing behavioral objectives based upon students' individual needs
• Experience with employing the procedures of daily continuous measurement for maintaining adequate and current progress records
• Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback
• Experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students to be served
• Familiarization with state standards and testing
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

• Implements and prepares lesson plans
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and required record‑keeping activities including IEPs using Synergy SE
• Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provides for individual differences
• Implements effective teaching strategies related to the individualized learning needs and developmental stage of students
• Effectively teaches students of varying abilities
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; different learning styles, and various disabilities
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self‑discipline
• Maintains classroom discipline through effective classroom‑management skills
• Maintains appropriate student records
• Communicates student progress to parents, as directed
• Works as an effective member of the grade/content area team, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning
• Cooperates as a professional team member and performs faculty duties including student supervision
• Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program…