Special Education Teacher

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Maintains up‑to‑date daily schedule, lesson plans, attendance records and grade records both electronically and in written format for all assigned students and subjects.
• 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, paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• Actively manages caseload to ensure current, accurate, complete, and correct records including IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs as required by law and Muckleshoot Tribal School.
• Actively maintains 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