Tumwater - Resource Special Education Teacher

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

Resource Special Education Teacher
Tumwater Hill Elementary School

FTE: 0.5

2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
One-Year Only
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS : Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, with proper endorsement(s) in assigned area(s). Bachelor's degree in K-12 Special Education, Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be flexible; ability to organize time, materials, etc., ability to project enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community.
• Demonstrated ability to use the principles of learning for program development.
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a positive way with the students, staff, parents, and the community, i.e., skill in human relations which demonstrate sensitivity to needs and concerns of others.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administration & support personnel in a team approach to solving individual learning problems.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards throughout all duties.
• Ability to use varied educational/development assessments instruments.
• Ability to use a variety of informal teacher-made tests to assess pre-academics, academics, fine motor, gross motor, social/behavioral, pre-vocational, self-help, and language skills.
• Ability to identify through formal and informal testing the strengths and areas of growth in the self-help and prevocational areas.
• Ability to assist the OT/PT in building skills in the fine/gross and functional motor areas.
• Ability to assist the SLP in teaching receptive, functional and expressive language skills.
• Ability to provide training in self-help and prevocational skills in cooperation with the GQP as determined by individual assessment.
• Ability to carry out and modify behavior modification programs in cooperation with GQP.
• Ability to provide to parents/families specific techniques or programs to intervene, maintain and/or change identified strengths/areas of growth.
• Ability to demonstrate growth in: pre-academic, academic, fine motor, gross motor, self-help, pre-vocational, language, social/behavioral areas.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, with assistance
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues
• Displayed commitment to continued professional growth
• Ability to follow School Board policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop interpersonal relations with the staff, students and parents to establish a positive school climate.
• Provide appropriate preparation for state-mandated testing
• Confer with students on an individual basis regarding their educational progress and behavioral and social development.
• Conduct parent and/or parent-student conferences to interpret students' educational, social/behavioral, and physical development, and interpret program rationale.
• Assume responsibility to participate as a building team member in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school program.
• Coordinate and collaborate programs and instruction between basic classroom and all special needs placements, including community based option.
• Follow functional life skills program with adopted curriculum and suggest appropriate changes.
• Attend to the health and safety of students in the instructional setting.
• Accept responsibility for the general supervision of students at school, at school-sponsored activities or events, and for community based education placements.
• Communicate program rationale and procedure to staff, community, and students.
• Keep current with educational developments within the profession.
• Comply with district safety rules and regulations.
• Assist with and develop transition community based activities for students.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Title IX Coordinator: Wendy Bromley, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.