Special Education Teacher, Learning Support

Qualifications

Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master’s degree preferred
Successful teaching experience with special education students, preferred
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
Possesses enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning

Essential Functions

• Implements and prepares lesson plans
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and required record-keeping activities including IEPs using IEP Online
• Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provide for individual differences
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; different learning styles, and various disabilities
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline
• Implements effective teaching strategies related to the individualized learning needs and developmental stage of students
• Effectively teaches students of varying abilities
• Completes evaluations and IEP’s within the time frame required by the state
• Maintains classroom discipline through use of effective classroom management skills
• Maintains appropriate student records
• Communicates student progress to parents, as directed

Benefits/Compensation

Salary range: $64,498 - $121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience)
Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement.

Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.

Time Off

Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
Personal Leave: 3 days per school year.