Montlake Elementary - Special Education Teacher (Resource) - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Montlake Elementary, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is for the Resource classroom at Montlake Elementary. The special education teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. The teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; establishes and adapts learning objectives and standards for special education students based upon general District guidelines and the rules and regulations governing special education; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, evaluates student performance and progress.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
Bachelor's degree
Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system
Teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques and practices for special education students
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a culturally, racially and economically diverse community
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
Adapting curricula and programs to meet the intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs of a population of special education students
Dealing with students in a positive and confident manner
Being fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population
Adapting to change and remaining flexible
Organizing activities
Managing student behavior
Using good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment
Providing instruction and demonstrating techniques
Using necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
Directing assistants
Establishing and maintaining effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, specialists, staff and administrators
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques
Knowledge of rules and procedures for student safety
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing special education

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification
Some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license or a class II driver's license
Working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms
Implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students
Teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes
Establishing and implementing behavior change programs
In some positions, administer first aid and CPR
In some positions, use non-a mal or non-verbal means of communication such as sign language
In some positions, use non-visual instructional techniques such as Braille
In some positions, deal with specific physical or emotional disabilities and associated conditions, such as, severe behavior disorder
Attend to various physical and hygienic needs
In some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students
In some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces
May be required in some positions to move, position, or lift students or their special equipment, to restrain students to attend to the personal hygiene of students, or to accompany students outdoors in inclement weather
May teach in a classroom without telephone communication

Responsibilities

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned special education students.
Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs.
Prepares individual student lesson plans.
Adapts and modifies programs and plans as necessary.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to student well-being and learning activities.
Implements established program or curriculum objectives as adapted and modified for the student population.
Attends in-service training and continues professional growth to remain current in special education instruction methods.
Establishes and implements classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct in a positive and supportive manner.
Provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct.
Makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, specialists, and other staff.
Maintains an open positive relationship to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives appropriate to the special education student population and their individual education programs.
Follows rules and regulations governing special education, and conforms to courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines.
Evaluates and records student progress.
Prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attends to or directs staff to attend to the physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs of students as appropriate.
Monitors conditions and behaviors.
Collects and interprets a variety of data.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individual education plans (IEPs).
Provides reports for administrative purposes.
Amends documents where appropriate.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Attends at least one of two annual Special Education Compliance Professional Development days.