What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (2026-27) - Ilwaco HS position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
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We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve Wendt Elementary in the Wahkiakum School District for the 2023-2024 school year. This position is full time, 185 day contract, and will serve the behavior program.
- Select teaching strategies to implement IEP goals for special education students. Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to meet students' needs.
- Provide classroom, small group and one-on-one instruction to special education students.
- Conduct student assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
- Use computer technology and computer programs to document data collection.
- Develop and write daily lesson plans. Post monthly overview of lessons on school district website.
- Develop and complete Individual Education Plans (IEP). Organize, schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings with parents, general education staff, and specialist.
- Supervise the collection of performance data on student IEP goals and document progress on IEP on-line.
- Communicate with parents and student regarding transition goals.
- Develop and adapt curriculum from general education curriculum. Coordinate with general education teacher to monitor student grades and progress.
- Provide one-one one assistance to students.
- Supervise and train staff to support student learning.
- Write and conduct performance evaluations for classified staff with assistance from the Special Education Administrator.
- Consult and collaborate with professionals and parents regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences. Participate in Building Assistance Team. Inform principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
- Maintain a safe classroom environment conductive to learning. Establish classroom management programs for students. Monitor and adjust individual behavior management plans for individual students needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate with K-12 special education endorsement.
- Experience in writing individualized curriculum.
- Experience in developing, executing and adjusting behavior management programs.
- Teaching experience.
- Experience training and supervising paraeducators.
- Experience teaching children with disabilities.
- Experience in serving students in rural or remote districts.
- Classroom setting.
- Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
- Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student's needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist physically impaired students.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer