Special Education Teacher 

Reports to: Building Administrator

Union: OEA

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Plan, prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards, district curriculum, IEP goals, and effective instruction to students with diverse needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating communication, language, academic achievement, behavior management, and social skills for each student.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction, administering the required State Alternative Assessment, and improving student learning.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy, including annual IEPs, IEP progress data and progress reports.
• Collaborate and consult with general education teachers for purpose of providing specialty-designed instruction (SDI), accommodation, and modifications in order for students to access the general education curriculum.
• Utilize effective de-escalation and therapeutic physical intervention strategies as needed.
• Function as an effective member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation and placement.
• Plan and direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
2. Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
3. Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
4. Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
5. Knowledge of effective research-based curricula and practices in academic, behavior, and social skills areas. 
6. Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
7. Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Ability and commitment to engage in relevant professional development in order to strengthen job-related competencies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 
2. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, pull and climb as required to satisfactory perform required duties.
3. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
4. Must be able to work safely varying hot and cold (weather) environments.
5. Frequent standing, walking, lifting and bending.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with appropriate endorsement, Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, Master’s degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or college.

EXPERIENCE: Academic background and coursework in the discipline of the position to be filled. Successful teaching experience and effective work with elementary school age students preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: 

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: That which is required to be effective in the position and to maintain certification

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting Date: 2024-2025 School Year (180 total contracted days)
Salary: $58,504 - $112.773 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA - 2024-2025 Salary Schedule 
Retirement: Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position

Othello School District 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Address: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.

El Distrito Escolar Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un guía para perros entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinadora de Derechos Civiles y Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Dirección: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.