Job Purpose Statement(s): The job of “Teacher – Special Education – Developmental Learning Classroom” is done for the purpose(s) of facilitating Special Education student success in pre-academics /academics, interpersonal skills and activities of functional daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching as well as student progress / activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of student; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Certificated Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certification

This 180 day per year position works Monday – Friday, 8:40 am – 4:10 pm.

The job of the DLC teacher is to facilitate Special Education student success in pre-academics/academics, interpersonal skills and activities of functional daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching as well as student progress/activities and outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This position requires a credential in Special Education and experience working with cognitively impacted populations is preferred. The DLC teacher manages a large group of paraeducators, to include developing their daily schedules and directing their time. The DLC teacher will work with one other DLC teacher and manage a caseload of 10 students.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adapts lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the school environment.
• Assesses student’s functional life and daily living skills (behavioral, motor development, communication, personal care, safety, etc.) and cognitive needs (e.g. developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the student’s program.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Develops, monitors and evaluates specially designed instructional programs for the students on his/her caseload.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate functional daily living skills, personal care, safety and cognitive needs using research based instructional techniques and strategies.
• Manages individual students’ schedules and needs for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, performance data, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher instruction and student progress.
• Provides a program for special education students which meet applicable district, state and federal requirements as they apply to the specific student
• Reports incidents (i.e. suspected child abuse, neglect, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel with supervision, support and instruction provided to special education students.
• Collaborates with other special education and general education teachers and support staff in the development and implementation of appropriate special education services for students.
• Confers with parents and staff members on a regular basis regarding student performance, needs, problems, etc.