Special Education Teacher - Certificated Preschool

IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SPARCJoin us in helping build the foundation for lifelong success! Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC) is a mission driven nonprofit organization located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We provide individualized services for families and their children with unique developmental needs in Skagit County WA. SPARC is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher to join our team. OUR VISIONAs a SPARC employee we will rely on you to reflect our vision for children and families to feel supported and our community to be aware of the unique gifts of all children. Through every aspect of patient care and employee collaboration we expect compassion respect and a high level of Individual Education Plans for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities in accordance with the Special Education WACs. Provide and plan an appropriate classroom environment to meet the needs of the special education preschool DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Include the following but are not limited to other duties may be assigned) Must be able to work in a highly structured selfcontained learning environment supporting students with significant needs in multiple categories inclusive of the areas of cognitive socialemotional and adaptiveMust be able to design and implement Individualized Education Programs including online learning programs to meet the individual students needsMust be able to assess the individual students current level of performance and align the students needs with their academic and behavioral goalsMust be involved in the students behavioral social and academic development helping them develop emotionally and interact effectively in social situationsMust be able to effectively communicate with staff administration parents and studentsMust be able to manage and write effective Individual Educational Plans. Must be able to complete all required documentation paperwork and forms and meet all essential deadlines (IEPs quarterly/doctor reports data tracking incident reports emergency drills and attendance)Must be organized patient able to motivate students understanding of their students special needs and accepting of differences in othersDemonstrate and maintain a culturally responsive classroom environment Demonstrate ability to implement ongoing instructional plans and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learningComplete beginning of the year paperwork packet at initial parent meetingKeep busing matrix updated throughout the yearDevelop and submit monthly lesson plans appropriate to childrens needs and level of functioningHold an active caseload including but not limited to SPARC only classrooms and other community partnerships as assignedPARENTAbility to communicate and report progress to parent/guardians at regular intervals and maintain positive working relationships with themEstablish and maintain communication with parents (weekly)Provide parents with resources and reaching techniques to facilitate home instructionsMaintain a positive and professional environment when working with a culturally racially and economically diverse populationPROFESSIONALWork as a team player with other special education specialists (OT/PT SLP) and Community Partners. Must be able to effectively manage and work with a team of support staff paraprofessionals and classroom volunteersDocument report and inform supervisor of any incidents of possible abuse and/or neglect Attend and participate and/or offer in service activities that ensure continuous professional growth such as workshops conferences conventions classes and in services. 10 hours of professional development required annually. It is the individuals responsibility to turn in professional development certificates to supervisorNotify your supervisor of major program changes special material requests timeoff requests absences personnel and administrative matters home visits/conferences per your centers scheduleMaintain confidentiality at all times with coworkers parents center staff and outside professionalsCommunicate and coordinate childs program biweekly or monthly with other professionalsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise activities of instructional assistants and volunteers assignedComplete evaluations and supervised personnel as required or requestedPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to spend periods of timeSitting on the floorStoopingKneelingLifting children up to fifty poundsBending over/down to childrens levelPhysically restraining a child (when incorporated in his/her behavior plan)