MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement.
• Recent experience developing and delivering professional development for staff that aligns with current practices in special education.
• Recent and extensive experience working with special education students in a variety of settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Advocate for equity, inclusion and professional practices that ensure all students achieve at high levels.
• Experience leading professional learning and mentorship for adult learners.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural, and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques; especially Universal Design for Learning
• Knowledge of state/federal special education requirements and laws.
• Knowledge of district policy regarding the provision of special education services.
• Ability to develop annual Individual Education Plans.
• Knowledge of inclusionary practices, including Universal Design for Learning.
• Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
• Proven effectiveness as a teacher and collaborative teammate.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a grade level, school and district team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students and colleagues as individuals in a professional manner.
• Engagement in learning about best practices, how to work with colleagues, and other job related topics.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• May require current First Aid and CPR certification and/or restraint certification.
• Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.