395-CRT-10-26 Special Ed Teacher @ FMS

Wenatchee Public Schools; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional growth reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Personal leave days

SEBB benefits

Job summary

Wenatchee Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Foothills Middle School. The role involves managing student IEPs, developing educational plans, and coordinating with teams to implement differentiated instruction.

Open until filled, with a focus on collaboration, timely IEP documentation, and active participation in district meetings. This position supports a comprehensive special education program within Foothills Middle School.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington state teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
• Experience with writing and following the IEP and helping general education staff design and implement differentiated programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage student IEPs and educational plans, IEP paperwork, and progress monitoring.
• Attend and/or facilitate IEP and evaluation meetings.
• Support implementation of IEPs through classroom routines and collaboration with staff.
• Coordinate with case managers, inclusion specialists, and teachers to support student IEPs.
• Attend building and district meetings and conferences as required.

Skills

Teamwork

IEP knowledge

Communication

Organization

Education

Special Education endorsement

Teaching certificate

Job description

POSITION #395-CRT-10-26:

Special Education Teacher

Foothills Middle School

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract

DESCRIPTION: Management of student IEPs and educational plan, IEP paperwork, Attend and/or facilitate meetings (IEP, Eval), systems in place for goal progress monitoring, classroom support for implementation of IEP, facilitation of paras to support student IEPS. Collaboration with other case managers, inclusion specialists, classroom teachers, and other staff to support student IEPs. Attend building and district meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement. Experience with writing and following the IEP and helping general education staff design and implement differentiated programming in core content areas. Must be able to work as part of a team and supervise placement of special education classified staff working to support the program. Knowledge of Special Education rules (state and federal). Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and proven ability for organization and meeting timelines. This job may require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are key functions for this position.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.
• Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE
• https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
• https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P.

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P.

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