Nathan Hale High School - Special Education Teacher - Distinct - 1.0 FTE
Overview
A special education classroom teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; establishes and adapts learning objectives and standards for special education students based upon general District guidelines and the rules and regulations governing special education; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and to evaluate student performance and progress.
This position is assigned to the Distinct service pathway.
Essential Functions
- 40%: Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned special education students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs; prepares individual student lesson plans; adapts and modifies programs and plans as necessary.
- 15%: Uses appropriate instructional methods and materials; implements program objectives as adapted for the student population; attends in-service training and pursues professional growth to remain current in methods and techniques for special education instruction.
- 10%: Establishes and implements classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
- 5%: Confers with students, parents or guardians, specialists and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation and encourage student achievement.
- 10%: Establishes classroom goals and evaluates student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians and follows IEP requirements.
- 5%: Directs activities of assigned non-certificated personnel; attends to or directs staff to attend to students’ physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs as appropriate.
- 10%: Collects and interprets data; develops, implements and evaluates Individual Education Plans (IEPs); provides reports for administrative purposes; amends documents as needed.
- 5%: Attends or participates in required staff meetings and other District or building activities to accomplish position objectives.
Other Functions
- Serves on staff committees as required.
- Participates in activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
- Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
- Attends at least one of two annual Special Education Compliance Professional Development days.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the building Principal.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety; rules and regulations governing special education.
Skills: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a culturally, racially and economically diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students with diverse needs; adapting curricula and programs to meet diverse student needs.
Abilities: Positive and fair interaction with students; adapt to change; organize activities; manage student behavior; maintain a safe learning environment; use instructional technologies; direct assistants; provide accommodations such as first aid/CPR where required; use alternative communication methods where needed (e.g., sign language, Braille); address various disabilities; attend to physical and hygienic needs; establish positive working relationships with students, families, specialists, staff and administrators.
Working Conditions
May involve dealing with a wide range of student achievement and behavior, various disabilities, and multiple concurrent tasks. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and student bodily fluids. Some positions require lifting, restraining, or assisting with personal care, outdoor activities in inclement weather, or moving equipment.
May teach in a classroom without telephone communication.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree; experience working with culturally, racially and economically diverse student populations in urban settings; experience teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques for special education students. Some programs may require additional preparation or experience, including working with bilingual students and implementing programs to prevent dropout, multi-level/open-concept instruction, and behavior change programs.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement; some positions may require First Aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license.
Salary and Benefits
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under SEBB. Eligibility is determined by expected work hours (630 hours or more per year may qualify). Salary schedule information is provided with the role details.
Endorsements and Certification
- Agricultural Education
- Arts: Visual
- Bilingual Elementary
- Bilingual Secondary
- Biology
- Business and Marketing
- Chemistry
- Counseling
- Deaf Education
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- English Language Arts
- English Language Learners
- Environmental and Sustainability
- Gifted Education
- Special Education
- Special Education: Early Childhood
- World Languages: Spanish, etc.
- Not Applicable - I do not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate
02 Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
- Yes
- No
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