Bailey Gatzert Elementary - Special Education Teacher (Resource) - 0.5 FTE

Seattle Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their team. This role involves creating a supportive learning environment for special education students, adapting curricula, and collaborating with parents and staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience with diverse student populations in urban settings. Responsibilities include developing individual education plans, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring student safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching diverse student populations in urban settings.
• Experience with reading and adapting instructional techniques for special education students.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to learning for special education students.
• Implements established program or curriculum objectives adapted for students.
• Evaluates and records student progress and prepares reports for parents.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Instructional Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Overview Of Position

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.

Essential Functions

1. 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. (40%)
2. Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives as adapted and modified for the student population; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for special education instruction. (15%)
3. Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate. (10%)
4. Confers with students, parents or guardians, specialists and other staff: maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement. (5%)
5. Establishes classroom goals and objectives appropriate to the special education student population and their individual education programs, following the rules and regulations governing special education, and in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians. (10%)
6. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel; attends to or directs staff to attend to the physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs of students as appropriate; monitors conditions and behaviors. (5%)
7. Collects and interprets a variety of data; develops, implements and evaluates individual education plans (IEP's); provides reports for administrative purposes; amends documents where appropriate. (10%)
8. Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement. (5%)

Other Functions

• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in a variety of 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 of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety; rules and regulations governing special education.

Skill in: 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 having a wide range of achievement; adapting curricula and programs to meet the intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs of a population of special education students.

Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; in some positions, use non-verbal or non-auditory communication such as sign language; in some positions, use non-visual instructional techniques such as Braille; in some positions, deal with specific physical or emotional disabilities and associated conditions, such as severe behavior disorder; attend to various physical and hygienic needs; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, specialists, staff and administrators.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to handle a range of student disabilities; may experience frequent interruptions; potentially exposed to infectious diseases and bodily fluids; may need to move or lift students or equipment, or restrain students; may teach in classrooms without telephone communication.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree; experience in teaching diverse student populations in urban settings; experience with reading and adapting instructional techniques for special education students. Additional qualifications may include working with bilingual students, implementing dropout prevention programs, or teaching multi-level classes.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement; some positions may require First Aid and CPR certification, or a driver’s license.