Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Location: Brush Prairie

Position Description

Resource Room Teacher

Location:

Chief Umtuch Middle School

Continuing Position

Reports To:

Building Principal

Essential Functions:

* Develop, implement and monitor Individualized Education Plans, behavioral intervention plans and age appropriate transition plans.

* Provide specially designed instruction, support and related services to students including accommodations, supplemental services, and modification of general education curriculum to students.

* Assess and evaluate students in all areas of potential need to determine eligibility and areas of service/need and for purposes of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.

* Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success, including use of technology.

* Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum student outcomes.

* Direct, schedule, and train paraprofessionals

* Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs

* Participate with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet the needs of students in (all curriculum areas).

* Educate special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff.

* Create a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students.

* Participate with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.

* Participate in State, Federal and District testing requirements.

* Provide positive supports and guidance to a diverse population.

* Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.

* Assess students' academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student' progress, expectations, goals, etc.

* Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals.

* Maintain accurate, complete, confidential and timely records as required by law, District Policy, and Administrative Regulations including attendance, IEP information, progress reports, cumulative records, and classroom inventory.

* Confer with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents when necessary.

* Collaborate with school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

* Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.

* Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.

* Perform assigned out-of-classroom supervision and other duties.

* Participate in staff meetings, planning events, and grade level/department/PLC/job-alike meetings.

* Participate in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.

* Engage in ongoing professional development.

* Oversee general management of student's health and physical needs

* Implement services and supports focused on student's hygiene, health and basic needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment with a special education endorsement.

* Working knowledge of WA State Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations.

* Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or higher learning.

* Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check. Employee is responsible for cost of background check.

* Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be will to actively participate in a team environment

* Must have regular, consistent attendance.

* Physical capability to respond to student in order to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.

* Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedures.

* Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum integration and a commitment to improve and refine instructional and management skills by participating in professional development.

* Demonstrated willingness and ability to use a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, with an emphasis on reading, writing and mathematical skills.

* Demonstrated knowledge of technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs.

* Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, district and school goals.

* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students and adults (staff and parents).

* Demonstrated awareness, appreciation and respect of diversity among students and adults.

* Sets appropriate…