Special Education Teacher, .FTE - Leave Replacement

Position: 0.4 Special Education Teacher, .4 FTE - Leave Replacement
GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide instructional services as assigned including assessment, instruction and evaluation of students with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity.

Listed salary will be pro-rated for posted FTE

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Building Principal or designee, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

* Plan, develop and implement courses of instruction designed to achieve district student learning objectives and course expectations.

* Implement district adopted curricula.

* Develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs including the needs of underrepresented groups.

* Develop positive techniques for improving student behavior and managing the classroom in a manner designed to provide an equitable and productive learning environment.

* Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.

* Report regularly to parents and be responsive to parental concerns.

* Maintain appropriate student records, including progress reports and/or daily grades and attendance reports.

* Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

* Refer students, when appropriate, for additional support programs.

* Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings with a constant focus on educational justice and equity.

* Participate in staff and department meetings.

* Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

* Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) required.

* Prior instructional experience with secondary MLL students at appropriate grade level preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS and ABILITIES

* Teacher must be able to work with students, staff, parents, and other community patrons in an amiable and productive manner.

* Ability to demonstrate good classroom management skills for appropriate grade level and across a variety of cultures.

* Demonstrated mastery of appropriate subject matter.

* Good written and oral communication skills.

* Recent training in instructional theory/methodology.

* Valid first aid and CPR card or willingness to obtain at request of district.

Supplemental Information:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

* Requires organization and time management;

* requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;

* requires an openness to and appreciation of a variety cultural expectations and norms;

* requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;

* requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* May require prolonged standing or sitting;

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.