GENERAL SUMMARY
Develop and oversee specially designed instruction in compliance with IDEA and other Special Education law with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity. |
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:
- Plan, develop and implement specially designed courses of instruction to achieve IEP objectives and goals.
- Implement and deliver appropriate curricula.
- Develop and modify instructional programs to meet individual needs including the needs of underrepresented groups.
- Develop and utilize positive techniques for improving student behavior in compliance with student behavior plans (if applicable) and IEPs, managing the classroom in a manner designed to provide an equitable and productive learning environment.
- Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.
- Provide consultation and coaching for general education staff to support students with IEPs in the general education setting.
- Plan for, design, and oversee the activities of paraeducators working with students to deliver specially designed instruction.
- Communicate regularly with parents and be responsive to parental concerns.
- Maintain appropriate student records, including progress reports and/or other required information as listed in student IEPs.
- Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Serve as key member of IEP teams.
- Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings with a constant focus on educational justice and equity.
- Participate in staff and department meetings.
- Work cooperatively with other staff and administrators.
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.
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| Qualifications: |
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE - Valid Washington State certificate with appropriate endorsement required.
- Must have ability to provide evidence of full COVID 19 vaccination upon request of District.
- Prior instructional experience with Special Education students at appropriate grade level preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Teacher must be able to work with students, staff, parents, and other community patrons in an amiable and productive manner.
- Ability to demonstrate good classroom management skills for appropriate grade level and across a variety of cultures.
- Demonstrated mastery of appropriate subject matter.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Recent training in Special Education law and instructional theory/methodology.
- Valid first aid and CPR card or willingness to obtain at request of district.
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COGNITIVE DEMANDS
- Requires organization and time management;
- requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;
- requires an openness to and appreciation of a variety cultural expectations and norms;
- requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;
- requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- May require prolonged standing or sitting;
- while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
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