CVA Special Services Teacher

THE POSITION: CVA Special Services Teacher (K-8) 1.0 continuing

The Valley School District's Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA), a virtual parent partnership program serving students throughout Washington state, seeks a full-time endorsed special education teacher for grades K-8.

This is a continuing 180-day contract with five additional optional days beginning in August 2024.

A qualified applicant is prepared to work with students, parents, and staff serving students in grades K-8 with IEP development, instruction, and progress monitoring. Successful candidates will also be prepared to support students in SEL/behavior with students one-on-one and in groups through enhanced technologies remotely. In addition, we are seeking a recognized teacher leader to work collaboratively with staff focused on improving instruction and student learning.

The position begins onsite full-time with the potential for approval of partial offsite work (up to 4 days per week offsite) dependent upon mastery of program processes, learning systems and materials, and proficient or higher evaluations. The complete benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and Washington State retirement plan. The district also offers a variety of voluntary self-paid benefit plans.

The teacher will implement programs under state and federal guidelines for educating children with disabilities, including the following:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Training and experience to successfully serve SEL/behavior IEP goals.
• Implement evidence-based diagnostic techniques and educational plans with long-range and short-term goals for students.
• In collaboration with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, design and implement specially designed instruction in the least restrictive environment for each student according to the IEP.
• Design and facilitate one-on-one and group lessons for targeted learning goals in SEL/behavior.
• Plan and provide specially designed instruction for students' academic needs and SEL/behavior according to student IEPs.
• Assist parents in identifying and delivering student academic instruction needs.
• Coordinate and conduct IEP meetings with support from special education staff.
• Lead and collaborate with staff to monitor progress and communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Work in collaboration with the Principal, Special Services Director, general education teachers, and special education staff.
• Collaborate with special education and general education staff to provide meaningful educational opportunities given each student's unique circumstances.
• Collaborate with special education staff and general education teachers to scaffold curriculum.
• Serve as a member of the Student Success Team (SST).
• Provide supervision of special education para-educators, including implementing IEP instructional design, coaching, and training.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective, timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• Work in accordance with special education and Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) rules and regulations.
• Maintain a prioritized customer focus, develop and maintain positive relationships, and build credibility and trust.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education Director.

• Bachelor's Degree, an endorsement in Special Education, any additional core subject areas, and a valid Washington State certification.
• Successful experience as a special education teacher at the elementary and/or middle school levels.
• Successful experience serving students with SEL/behavior IEP goals.
• Knowledge of federal laws and state rules/regulations governing Special Education and the ability to link IEP content to state and national learning goals.
• Successful experience with ALE/online/remote learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• A desire for public service of the common good, the ability to problem-solve, and positively represent Valley School District to all audiences.
• High degree of flexibility, self-motivation, ability to adjust and use new approaches in performing duties.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Display effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills; ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Possess knowledge of the Washington State teacher evaluation system and specifically the Marzano Evaluation Framework.
• A background in educational technology, Microsoft Office products, and be able to integrate technology to enhance learning in synchronous virtual one-on-one and group settings.
• Ability to learn and apply all required and recommended VSD computer applications and operating systems to create efficiency and consistency in…