Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood (Preschool)

About the role

The position involves working with students who receive special education services and their developmental peers in an inclusive environment. The classroom setting caters to students with disabilities such as autism, developmental delays, and health impairments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliant individual education plans (IEPs) and other compliance documents.
• Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming to provide access to a student's least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Coordinate with general education teachers to address students' instructional needs in order to support further involvement in core instruction.
• Design and implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation.
• Collect and utilize data and frequent ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions or revisions.
• Design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Train and supervise paraeducators.

Requirements

• A current Washington state teaching certificate with an early childhood special education endorsement.
• Training or experience in serving students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans.
• Bilingual.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education or related field, plus a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Additional Requirements: Provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding, and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, as required.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in serving students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans.
• Bilingual.

Skills

• Knowledge of special education laws.
• Knowledge of school board policies and procedures.
• Computer systems and various software programs.
• Evidence-based classroom and behavior management practices.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, and community members.
• Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and community members in a multicultural and multiracial community.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness leave
• Life insurance
• Retailer
• Retirement
• Professional development dollars
• Right Response training at the advanced level
• Annual recertification class
• FWPS district-approved Right Response training
• Compliance with Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."