Developmental Pre-School Long-Term Sub (Special Education) 0.50 FTE

Sultan School District • Gold Bar, WA

48d • $69,806 - $137,317 • Onsite

About The Position

Gold Bar Elementary School is seeking applicants for a Developmental Pre-School/Special Education long-term substitute. The successful candidate will provide specially designed developmental instruction and environment for pre-school students. We want teachers who are devoted to students and committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of all students in a team management and shared decision-making environment.

Requirements

• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Successful involvement in a professional learning community
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially
• Skills and knowledge necessary to provide targeted academic interventions
• Evidence of strong classroom management skills
• Evidence of strong instructional skills
• Evidence of a caring and compassionate skill set for fragile students
• Ability to communicate positively and appropriately with students, parents and staff
• Knowledge in the creation and execution of IEP related documentation and record keeping
• Experience/training integrating special needs students in the regular classroom
• Experience involving home and community in the school setting
• Training/experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Ability to maintain proper attendance by arriving to work on time on a daily basis
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum
• Ability to assess student learning in a variety of ways
• Ability to write IEP's
• Knowledge of IEP Online preferred
• Evidence of leadership, positive human relations and organizational skills
• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially
• Valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of autism helpful
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary level preferred

Responsibilities

• Cause successful learning
• Build an academic self-image in students
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Assure that classroom practices align with district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Align all classroom instruction with common core state standards for grade and subject matter
• Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences (differentiation) and assist other teachers in preparing such lessons
• Provide various learning approaches for meaningful learning experiences for all students at all levels
• Use effective instructional methods and strategies from scientifically-based research
• Use measurable goals and data driven results for continuous progress to meet proficient levels of achievement on state assessments for all identified groups of students
• Collaborate with other members of the staff and participate in the continuous improvement process in accordance with district requirements
• Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member (grade level, department, building, etc.) in the continuous improvement process
• Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their social and academic learning
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Participate and engage in professional learning communities (PLC)
• Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent
• Provide instruction in the vocabulary and skills necessary to lead to success on district, state and national assessments
• Develop assessment tools that evaluate students by the same standards to measure student learning/growth
• Establish classroom standards for students to use appropriate learning behavior
• Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment
• Provide cultural awareness and sensitivity opportunities
• Train students to use self-management skills
• Provide students with opportunities to work in collaboration with others
• Utilize inclusive practices to support all learners
• Differentiate instruction (product, process, content, practice) to meet the needs of all learners
• Connect extended content learning opportunities into life experiences
• Partnership with parents and families in student learning
• Provide evidence of personal continuous learning and growth in grade level/subject
• Remain current in subject area(s)
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Use professional growth plan
• Participate in continuous refinement of the instructional program and the overall learning environment
• Work in collaboration with other professionals and community partners
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other document required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required

Benefits

• For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, paid time off including sick leave, holidays, personal days, and bereavement leave.
• Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dental plans
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Vision plans
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed