Special Education Teachers, Learning Support

For the 202526 school year

Full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately due to the number of applications received not all applicants will receive an interview.

Rsums should include education relevant experience (including current position) and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education experience training etc. as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Masters degree preferred
• Successful teaching experience with special education students preferred
• Ability to coordinate a team consisting of staff assistants and/or community resources
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
• Possesses enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning
• Experience with employing a precise behavioral management system for students within a positive learning environment
• Ability to assess needs of students prescribe and implement effective lessons to meet identifiedneeds
• Experience in writing behavioral objectives based upon students individual needs
• Experience with employing the procedures of daily continuous measurement for maintaining adequate and current progress records
• Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback
• Experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students to be served
• Familiarization with state standards and testing
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally racially and linguistically diverse
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

• Implements and prepares lesson plans
• Integrates technology into planning learning and required recordkeeping activities including IEPs using IEP Online
• Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provide for individual differences
• Gains the respect and confidence of students parents and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor behavior and attire
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to cares for and works collaboratively with them
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds; different learning styles and various disabilities
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures establishes clear parameters for student behavior responds properly when problems occur and helps students toward selfdiscipline
• Implements effective teaching strategies related to the individualized learning needs and developmental stage of students
• Effectively teaches students of varying abilities
• Completes evaluations and IEPs within the time frame required by the state
• Maintains classroom discipline through use of effective classroom management skills
• Maintains appropriate student records
• Communicates student progress to parents as directed
• Ability to supervise paraeducators
• Works as an effective member of the grade/content area team staff and community to evaluate and improve student learning
• Cooperates as a professional team member and perform faculty duties including student supervision
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats coworkers supervisors students parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Supervision of students
• Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.

SOC Code:252057

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $62925 $118608 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE degree credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as but not limited to TRI professional learning extended year days extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information including eligibility criteria can be found in the VEA CPA. Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health dental vision flexible spending accounts life and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information including further eligibility criteria can be found here.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.
• Time Off: Includes paid time off sick personal religious military and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (parttime employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
  • Detailed information including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA.