Special Education Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements: Associate's Degree (official transcripts required prior to start date if offered a position) OR 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university (official transcripts required prior to start date if offered a position) ; OR Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a special education classroom setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
• Supervise students.
• Collect data and report student progress.
• Maintain accurate data collection records.
• Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Participate as a member of the education team.
• May attend parent conferences.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The full salary range for this position is $21.27 - $26.31 per hour.