POSITION TITLE: Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
SPECIAL EDUCATION: .6 FTE
LOCATION: Coupeville Elementary School
HOURS: TBD
PAY RANGE: Commensurate with CEA Salary Schedule
ELEMENTARY TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED or ability to obtain a Conditional Certificate
TEACHER – The teacher will serve students receiving special educational services in a general education preschool environment and will also render 1:1 services with individual students. The teacher will also provide services to a Homebound student.
Department: Elementary School
Supervisor: School Principal
Association: Coupeville Education Association
General Description: The special education teacher assumes responsibility for the education of students assigned to him/her in accordance with state and federal guidelines, Board policy and procedure, and the district Mission Statement. The position involves working as part of a team to develop services for students requiring specially designed instruction in coordination with school and district staff and administrators.
Essential Job Functions:
• Serve as a member of the district’s multidisciplinary team process to evaluate, analyze, assess, and make recommendations regarding the special education needs of students ages 3-21.
• Plan, develop, and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students requiring specially designed instruction, and assesses, and monitors progress toward IEP goals.
• Ensure that case load IEP documents comply with state and federal regulations.
• Schedule and lead IEP meetings as required by state and federal regulations.
• Keep continuous measurement data on student progress.
• Conference with parents to report student progress toward meeting IEP goals.
• Meet district, state, and federal timelines and legal requirements.
• Work with school administration and staff to develop positive inclusive opportunities for all students.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Provide supervision and direction for para-educators.
• Interact positively with students, staff and other stakeholders of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: The special education teacher must:
• have a valid and appropriate Washington State teaching certificate;
• meet the highly qualified teacher requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act;
• have experience working with a wide range of students with disabilities, including non-verbal autistic;
• possess diagnostic testing skills, show evidence of successful progress monitoring, and demonstrate knowledge and application of data-driven instructional interventions;
• understand current state and federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities;
• have a working knowledge of common core standards and grade-level expectations;
• have current immunizations;
• have a demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with others;
• have a helpful, calm, friendly, and polite manner when interacting with students, parents and school staff;
• have the ability to work independently and cooperatively and to make reasoned decisions;
• have appropriate discretion concerning students, staff, and confidential or privileged information.
• Obtain training in STAR Autism curriculum
• Obtain training in workiing with students with AAC devices
Working Conditions:
• Works in a classroom, frequently moving, standing, crouching, kneeling, squatting to interact with students.
• Moves within the school and occasionally between school locations.
• Uses a computer while seated to maintain required notes and to access student information.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work to be performed by someone in this position. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://coupeville.k12.wa.us/staff-jobs/
Current employees apply as Internal Applicant
All others apply as External Applicant
Candidates of Diversity Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply:
Coupeville School District welcomes, values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This is in alignment with our CSD Equity Commitment Statement: “Whether about race, religion, language, immigration status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or ability, or a combination of these, we know that students deserve to be honored and respected for who they are. Coupeville Schools is committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive working and learning community for all.”
Coupeville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coupeville 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 board designates the superintendent to serve as the district’s coordinator regarding: Title IX; Section 504/ADA; Civil Rights Compliance and to handle questions and investigate any complaints communicated to the district of alleged discrimination. Superintendent, 501 S Main, Coupeville, WA, 98239, phone: 360.678.2404.
