West Woodland Elementary - Special Education Teacher (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•West Woodland Elementary, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher position is assigned to the Extended Resource service pathway. Under the general direction of the building principal or program manager, and with assistance from appropriate staff, the teacher fosters an effective learning environment for special education students. The teacher establishes and adapts learning objectives and standards in accordance with District guidelines and special education rules and regulations; provides instruction, counseling, discipline, and supervision tailored to students’ individual needs; and evaluates student performance and progress. The teacher plans and adapts instruction, lesson plans, and curricula to individual student needs and implements instructional methods and materials suited to the students and program. The role includes establishing supportive classroom policies and procedures, communicating with students, families, specialists, and staff, evaluating and documenting student progress, and developing, implementing, and evaluating Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The teacher may direct non-certificated personnel and attend to or delegate attention to students’ physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs. The position requires managing a range of student achievement, behaviors, and disabilities; handling multiple tasks and interruptions; and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment. Depending on the position and program, work may involve exposure to infectious diseases or bodily fluids, demonstrating techniques that require specific movements or stamina, moving or lifting students or equipment, restraining students, attending to personal hygiene, or accompanying students outdoors in inclement weather. Some positions may involve teaching without telephone communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Academic preparation for or experience teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Experience or preparation in teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques and practices for special education students.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to the assignment, behavior management and instructional techniques, student safety rules and procedures, and special education rules and regulations.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communication.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents or guardians in a culturally, racially, and economically diverse community.
Ability to design and implement lesson plans for students with a wide range of achievement and adapt curricula and programs to students’ intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs.
Ability to deal positively and confidently with students; be fair and consistent; adapt to change; organize activities; manage student behavior; and use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment.
Ability to provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, specialists, staff, and administrators.
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.

Responsibilities

Plan an instructional program and individual lesson plans to meet special education students’ needs, adapting and modifying programs as necessary.
Use appropriate instructional methods and materials and implement adapted or modified curriculum objectives.
Attend in-service training and pursue professional growth to remain current in special education instructional methods and techniques.
Establish and implement supportive classroom policies and procedures; guide, counsel, and discipline students and make referrals when appropriate.
Communicate with students, parents or guardians, specialists, and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation and encourage student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives consistent with students’ IEPs, special education regulations, and applicable state and District requirements.
Evaluate and record student progress and prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Direct assigned non-certificated personnel and attend to or direct staff to attend to students’ physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs as appropriate.
Collect and interpret data; develop, implement, and evaluate IEPs; provide administrative reports and amend documents where appropriate.
Attend required staff meetings and other activities designated by the District or building principal.
Serve on staff committees as required and participate in activities that enhance personal and professional skills.
Attend at least one of the two annual Special Education Compliance Professional Development days.
Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.