Ingraham High

Ingraham High - Special Education Teacher (Medically Fragile) - 1.0 FTE
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Overview of Position
A special education classroom teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; establishes and adapts learning objectives and standards for special education students based upon general District guidelines and the rules and regulations governing special education; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.
This position
is assigned to the Medically Fragile service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow this link to the SPS Special Education Department website:
Essential Functions
40%: Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned special education students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs; prepares individual student lesson plans; adapts and modifies programs and plans as necessary.
15%: Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials; implements established program or curriculum objectives as adapted for the student population; attends in-service training and continues professional growth to remain current in methods and techniques for special education instruction.
10%: Establishes and implements classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
5%: Confers with students, parents or guardians, specialists and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
10%: Establishes classroom goals and objectives appropriate to the special education student population and their individual education programs; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
5%: Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel; attends to or directs staff to attend to the physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs of students as appropriate; monitors conditions and behaviors.
10%: Collects and interprets data; develops, implements and evaluates individual education plans (IEPs); provides reports for administrative purposes; amends documents where appropriate.
5%: Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Other Functions
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Attends at least one of two annual Special Education Compliance Professional Development days.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Building Principal.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety; rules and regulations governing special education.
Skill in
: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents/guardians in a culturally, racially and economically diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students with varied achievement levels; adapting curricula and programs to meet diverse needs.
Ability to
: Work with students positively; be fair and consistent with a diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment; direct assistants; administer first aid and CPR where required; use sign language or Braille where applicable; attend to physical and hygienic needs; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, specialists, staff and administrators.
Working Conditions
Deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; handle multiple tasks and priorities; may experience interruptions; may deal with distraught or difficult students; may be exposed to infectious diseases and bodily fluids; may need to move or lift students or equipment; may need to accompany students outdoors in inclement weather; classroom environments may lack defined telephone communication.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
: Bachelor's degree; experience or preparation teaching a culturally diverse student population in an urban school system; experience teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques for special education students. Some programs may require additional preparation or experience (e.g., bilingual students, at-risk student programs, multi-level/open-concept classes, behavior change programs).
Licenses/Special Requirements
: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement; some positions may require First Aid/CPR; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license.
Salary and Benefits
: Benefits administered by SEBB; eligibility determined by hours worked.
Please note: This description reflects current requirements and may be subject to change without notice.
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