26-0125 Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education @ Early Learning Center

Marysville School District 25 • Marysville, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide quality teaching and learning at the preschool level by providing intentional instruction at the classroom level. The successful candidate will implement developmentally appropriate and quality instruction in all subject areas aligned with district standards and the state Early Learning Requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with P-3 Special Education AND K-12 Special Education endorsements required
• Bilingual Preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge of Common Core Standards required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

• Successful teaching experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel; work as a team member; and meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies which may include cooperative learning, constructive instruction, or additional research based facilitation
• Ability to define excellence by standards of performance
• Knowledge and application of quality classroom based assessment practices
• Knowledge of the unique physical, psychological and social changes students experience and a desire to help them grow in these particular areas
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of people
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and direct and evaluate support personnel
• Skills in classroom management and organizational techniques

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Plan, write, monitor, and implement student IEP’s
• Serve at IEP team lead in the provision of special education students
• Monitor student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code and district and school policies
• Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning
• Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through a defined course of study
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessments
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and willingness to work with grade level team
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and be supportive of parent volunteers in the classroom
• Utilize district adopted curriculum to guide instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning
• Communicate regularly and positively with parents
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level