Special Educator - 2024-25 SY

Special Educator

Academic SY:  2024-2025

Report to:  School Principal 

Location: Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position working 40 hours/ a week with an annual salary range of $62,222-$88,861. Because of our strong commitment to equity and growth, Impact does not negotiate salaries. Salaries are determined based on years of experience. 

What We Offer 

1. Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time; 

2. Up to $10,500 in financial support to enroll in a certification preparation program with CityU;

3. Medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances;

4. Retirement account with employer contributions; 

5. Free mental health support more through our employee assistance program;

6. Growth pathways: lead teachers often pursue promotion to grade level team lead 

In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For:

Learning Environment and Classroom Management

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment by implementing strategies that cater to diverse learning needs, styles, and abilities, fostering a classroom atmosphere where each student feels valued and engaged in their educational journey. Develop meaningful relationships with families and partners as it relates to scholars on their caseload. Special educators collaborate with related service providers to ensure that student needs are met in alignment with IEP services.

Instructional Practices

• Consistently model and implement best practices in inclusive pedagogy.  Special education teachers are knowledgeable of key laws, policies, and procedures in order to design and implement IEPs and BIPs with fidelity. 

Planning and Preparation

• Develop comprehensive and individualized education plans (IEP), collaborating across teams to ensure effective planning and preparation that addresses the unique needs of each student (including, but not limited to: academic, social-emotional, adaptive).  Effectively case manage IEPs and BIPs for compliance in regards to implementation, timeliness, and all reporting requirements.  Implement and maintain progress monitoring tools to ensure accurate evaluation of scholar progress toward goals.  

Modeling Core Values

• Exemplify and consistently model Impact core values and adhere to campus norms that align with the organization's values, fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

Commitment to Equity

• Actively contribute to disrupting inequity in their classrooms and in the greater school each and every day.  

Top 3 Skills and Characteristics: 

1. Individualized Instruction: Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans, tailoring instruction to address the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.

2. Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing student performance data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate teaching strategies.

3. Effective Communication: Clear communication skills to convey information to students, parents, and colleagues, facilitating collaboration and understanding of individual student needs.

Required Qualifications 

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or actively working towards completing a bachelor's degree (within  2-years of employment required)

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Master’s Degree in special education or related field

2. Experience working with at-risk youth 

3. Passion for equity and gap closing teaching experience with proven record of student growth

License/Certification

1. Must have or be eligible for certification by OSPI with an endorsement in Special Education

2. Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification 

3. Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Non negotiables 

1. Provide academic transcript 

2. Must pass a fingerprint and background check

3. Complete safeschools trainings 

Selection Process  

Apply using this link here  > Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Reference > Phone Screen > In person or Virtual Final Interview > Offer 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click here to review Impact’s Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools (PDF)

Non-Discrimination Statements

Impact Public Schools 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 or 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. Click here to review Impact’s  designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact’s schools (PDF)