Special Education Teacher

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides specially designed instruction to pupils in culturally appropriate academic, social, behavioral and other educational or functional skill areas; counsels, disciplines and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; evaluates student performance, monitors, and reports progress as required for state and federal accountability. MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Actively participates in learning the Muckleshoot culture, language, customs and traditions so that as a teacher you are able to support the goals and objective of the Muckleshoot Indian for the Muckleshoot Tribal School. Plans and provides research-based specially designed instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP, in alignment with state standards, and in the student’s least restrictive environment. Collaborates and co-plans with general education counterparts to support IEP implementation and the co-taught classroom. Implements established programs and collaborates with staff & Muckleshoot community in the development of new culturally appropriate programs with curriculum objectives/goals aligned with state standards and the vision for the Muckleshoot Tribal School. Establishes and implements reasonable and culturally appropriate classroom rules and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; monitors student learning and behavior regularly and seeks Administrative assistance where appropriate. Confers with students, parents/guardians and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement and/or to modify assignments or expectations when appropriate. Creates a classroom the is conducive to learning and establishes classroom goals/objectives in conformance with courses of study specified by State and Tribal School regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents/guardians. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes and in order to prepare for state testing and compliance for state and federal accountability. Understands and meets the responsibilities of teaching in culturally appropriate ways to enhance and support Muckleshoot & Native American students toward success in a school setting. Maintain up to date daily schedule, lesson plans, attendance records and grade records both electronically and in written format for all students that are assigned and for all subjects assigned to teach. Prepares substitute plans that include: projects, schedule, routines, class list, attendance forms and other needed resources that are readily accessible in your absence. Attends or participates in required staff meetings, required department meetings, and other activities deemed necessary. Directs the activities of assigned non-certified personnel, para-professionals and volunteers. Actively manage caseload to ensure current, accurate, complete, and correct records including IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs as required by law and Muckleshoot Tribal School. Actively maintain parent contact through newsletters, phone calls home, field trips, parent involvement in the classroom, awards, conferences, home visits, email, mailings, school and community events in order to create a strong bond with the community. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position and improving professional competence by participating in professional development activities and training, as required, as needed or as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a four (4) year college or university
Washington State special education teaching certificate is required
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required
First aid/CPR certification may be required
Specific teaching certificate endorsements may be required
FAE/FAS
First Aid/CPR
Effective Teaching Practices for working with Native American Students
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques
Knowledge of rules and procedures for student safety
Knowledge of necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools or software
Proficient use of reading, writing and oral communications
Experiences and sensitivity toward Native American education issues and the ability to work effectively in the Muckleshoot tribal community
Skilled in effective communication with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators
Skilled in designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
Skilled in dealing with students in a positive and confident manner
Skilled in organizing activities in keeping with the maturity and attention span of assigned students
Skilled in providing instruction and demonstrating techniques
Skilled in managing student behavior
Willingness to actively participate in job related training, in-service days, conferences and scheduled meetings
Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Provides specially designed instruction to pupils
Counsels, disciplines and supervises students
Evaluates student performance
Monitors and reports progress
Actively participates in learning the Muckleshoot culture
Plans and provides research-based specially designed instruction
Collaborates and co-plans with general education counterparts
Implements established programs and collaborates with staff & Muckleshoot community
Establishes and implements reasonable and culturally appropriate classroom rules
Confers with students, parents/guardians and other staff
Creates a classroom the is conducive to learning
Collects and interprets a variety of data
Understands and meets the responsibilities of teaching in culturally appropriate ways
Maintain up to date daily schedule, lesson plans, attendance records and grade records
Prepares substitute plans
Attends or participates in required staff meetings
Directs the activities of assigned non-certified personnel, para-professionals and volunteers
Actively manage caseload
Actively maintain parent contact
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills