23634 Life Skills Teacher

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This teacher will provide educational programs for students in Life Skills class settings. The position will be focused on preparing students for successful community integration and functional living skills.

Requirements

Washington State Teacher's Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Valid First Aid and CPR card
Satisfactory Evaluations

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge as it relates to Life Skills: Ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices.
Ability to implement the legal requirements regarding special education, including district policy and procedures.
Standardized and informal assessment options and the ability to develop IEPs with a variety of disabled students.
Ability to develop curriculums and instructional methods that meet special education student learning needs, including vocational training.
Willingness to diaper and toilet adolescents as needed.
Evidence of satisfactory vocational/community transitional planning and coordination with community organizations for targeted age population within the past five years.
Successful teaching experience in planning and implementing programming for moderately - severely disabled students in the targeted age group within the past five years.
Successful teaching experience with students with significant behavior disabilities.
Previous vocational experience or extended exposure.
Physical stamina as required to lift, toilet, restrain, and keep pace with adult age students in the life skills program.
Demonstrated knowledge as it relates to the Life Skills setting: Skills and interest in teaching students of all abilities (Life Skills).
Successful experience in maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as positive communication links with parents and colleagues.
Ability to work as a cooperative team player within the department and school structure.
Evidence of successful team teaching experience within the past five years.
Satisfactory performance evaluations and references for the past five years.
Experience (knowledge) of beneficial inclusive settings.
Successful experience in working successfully in a team.
Punctual and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate assessment of students functioning in the moderate/severe/multiple disability range.
Provide appropriate vocational skill training programs.
Organize and conduct IEP meetings.
Prepare, organize, implement, and supervise Individualized Transition Plans and Individualized Education Program for students in conjunction with IEP team members.
Write goals and objectives that facilitate and measure student growth.
Maintain proper records and facilitate necessary paperwork and forms as required by law and district policies.
Communicate effectively on a regular basis with parents, school staff, students, community organizations, and work supervisors.
Provide effective opportunities for peer interaction with non-disabled students.
Maintain current IEPs and serve as an IEP case manager.
Be flexible to the demands of the position and manage time effectively.
Work with students in an enthusiastic, supportive, and consistent manner.
Meet the physical needs of disabled students which may include, but is not limited to toileting, feeding, changing clothing, and assisting with medical devices.
Maintain classroom discipline and an orderly educational program.
Use technology in the teaching and managing of students.
Work with and assume the responsibility for the productive use of classroom paraeducators.
Teach direct instruction methods and individualized where needed, support mainstreamed student learning by working collaboratively with general education teachers, work within IEP/ITP procedures and expectations; design and implement transition plans to prepare students for post-high school experiences.
Perform other duties assigned.
Completion of Safe Schools web based training is required as a condition of employment.