Teacher Special Education SUCCESS - Fern Hill Elementary

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: February 2025

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 7.5

Salary Level:Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range is $71755 (BA0 step 1 through $140729 (MA90 step 20

Union/Days per year: Teacher 182 workdays 10month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

This position plans organizes and provides students with appropriate learning activities experiences and a classroom environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth; supports the School/Building School Board District and State curriculum policies and initiatives for student achievement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Develops plans and strategizes a program of study that is based on and capitalizes on the learning needs of students and meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the students; creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to engage the students and provide an opportunity for participation that is consistent with the students needs and capabilities.

2. Assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect level of student achievement; refers students for evaluation by District Specialists as needed and required; provides guidance which will promote the students welfare educational development and citizenship.

3. Strives to implement by pedagogical content knowledge instruction action and support the Districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; assists the administration in implementing all District policies and rules governing student life and conduct as outlined by the State criteria for teacher evaluation requirements; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior; encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; manages student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program(s) and the Districts curriculum and program development.

4. Develops norms for learning that reflect teacher knowledge of content; prepares lesson plans for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of assigned Administrator; provides differentiated instruction and scaffolding of tasks; effectively makes use of learning time and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes with an alignment of instructional materials and tasks clear objectives for all lessons units projects; communicates these objectives and learning target(s) to the students.

5. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students parents colleagues and community members; makes provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for educationrelated purposes when required; conducts parent(s)/guardian(s) conferences and a variety of other meetings with District staff parent(s)/guardian(s) and students to communicate student progress and interpret program rationale and each students educational social and behavioral development.

6. Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law District policy and administrative regulations; utilizes multiple data elements (both formative assessment and summative) to plan inform provide other formative assessment opportunities by adjusting instruction; evaluates student learning and success criteria to modify and improve program effectiveness; uses the Washington State approved student growth rubrics for tracking student growth data.

7. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students equipment materials and facilities; provides for and promotes the care and protection of students and school property; supervises students in lunchroom in hallways on school grounds and in any program held at the school under School District sanction; effectively utilizes and provides access to the materials resources and services of the community and the District to enhance students learning and teachers effectiveness.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position and improving professional competence by participating in professional development activities and training as required as needed or as assigned.

2. Attends staff meetings as called by the Administrators and serves on staff committees; supervises Para Educators and other classroom office assistance as required; provides guidance and works with staff members in an appropriate manner.

3. Develops and maintains a professional and collegial relationships with colleagues; collaborates with peers and administrators to improve student learning; supports appropriate conduct and performance of job duties; adheres to Tacoma Public School Board policies; contributes to the development of new teachers and student teachers per District guidelines.

4. Maintains files on latest curriculum guides; keeps updated on resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

5. Performs related duties as assigned on a temporary basis.

6. Regular reliable predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Confined to work area; must secure substitute or leave only at assigned breaks; may be required to work with and defuse if appropriate difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; may have to be out in inclement weather to supervise students; may be exposed to high noise levels; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds bend squat stoop kneel crouch walk twist climb and/or be mobile.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree from accredited university with appropriate educational endorsement; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge skills and ability required to perform the work.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate.

Completion of all Districtrequired trainings as assigned.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.

Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.

Knowledge and skill in instructional principles methods and techniques.

Skill in obtaining clarifying and exchanging information.

Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.

Skill in attention to detail.

Skill in classroom management.

Skill in handling student discipline.

Skill in providing quality customer service.

Ability to plan organize and coordinate activities.

Ability to multitask set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management both internal and external to the District.

Ability to use informational technology.

Ability to exercise critical thinking and use sound judgment.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Ability to work with difficult and/or sensitive situations to provide appropriate resolutions.

Ability to serve as role model and treat students and colleagues as individuals in a professional and ethical manner.

Ability to adhere to all Tacoma Public School Board policies.

Ability to support the School/Building School Board District and State curriculum policies and initiatives for student achievement

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable reliable and regular attendance.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds stoop kneel crouch walk twist bend climb and/or be mobile.

Ability to travel throughout the District by means of private or public transportation.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural diverse socioeconomic setting.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Tiffany DavisBrantley
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer
• 504 Coordinator: Elise FriedrichNielsen

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357 Tacoma WA.