Certified Special Education Teacher (Bellevue)- $4,000 Sign-on Bonus

Gersh Autism Academy•Bellevue, WA

7h•$68,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gersh Autism Academy at Bellevue, located in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a dedicated Certified Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for their students. The academy maintains small class sizes of 6-8 students per teacher to ensure a personalized learning experience. Key responsibilities include providing instruction and maintaining daily communication with parents and students, both in-person and through distance learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Residency Teacher certification in WA (required)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (preferred)
Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Special Education (preferred)
Special Education endorsement preferred
Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities (preferred)
Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (preferred)
Experience in assessment and report writing (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead daily instructional programs to drive superior student achievement through in school instruction.
Communicate and interface with parents/caretakers to ensure their child’s successful participation.
Utilize digital platforms and tools for instruction, accessing trainings to become familiar with specific software programs.
Employ motivational skills and strategies to encourage student learning and engagement using appropriate teaching tools.
Provide daily and weekly lesson plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
Record daily attendance, including the date, start, and end times of classroom instruction.
Complete required daily session notes documenting the implementation of daily lesson plans, including objective, activity, and measurable outcome.
Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
Update IEPs/goals as needed.
Coach and mentor parents to assist and support their child in their daily learning.
Prepare resources, lesson plans, and materials.
Monitor and document student participation.
Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to the direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
Perform other duties as assigned.