Special Education Teacher (Permanent Guest Teacher)

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

30d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher position provides special education services to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, which may be inclusion within the regular classroom or pull-out in the resource room. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
Successful teaching experience
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
Successful teaching and/or student-teaching experiences in Special Education classes
Successful criminal background clearance
Successful and/or clear drug screening
Best practices in teaching and learning
School board policies and procedures
Take initiative and work independently
Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning
Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner
Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members
Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality
Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Nice To Haves

Two year teaching experience working as a full time employee in Special Education
Experience in teaching diverse student populations – especially Native American Special Education students
Successful experience working with special education and general education students in alternative and inclusive settings, e.g., service learning and experiential education

Responsibilities

Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing
Provide Direct Instruction and assessment to students with disabilities in accordance with Individual Education Plans
Provide case management services to ensure compliance with procedural requirements for IEPs.
Position will provide Transition services for high school students as necessary.
Provide consultation service to the regular classroom teachers as it relates to special education in inclusive settings.
Provide technical assistance to staff, students and parents regarding the special education process including parent and student rights, referral, evaluation and implementation of special education services.
Function as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Design and implement Student Individual Education Plans (IEP) with an emphasis on behavior and counseling goals and objectives.
Maintain Special Education records and files for children with disabilities
Works effectively with para-educators and other staff members
Performs other duties as assigned by administrator