Teacher, Lighthouse, Job 25-0014 DI

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Thisis a 1.0 FTE continuing contractLighthouse teaching position atDiscovery Elementary School. This class is anticipated to be a combination of students in 2nd and 3rd grade.

Hours for this position are 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Position is open until filled.

Salary listed is for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lighthouse is a flexible program for students with moderate global delays. Students primary instructional needs are in communication (sustaining and initiating communication with adults and peers to access academic language) social skills (self-regulation peer interactions and sustained participation in group settings) and adaptive (visual schedules following single to multi-step directions and developing school routines). Students have cognitive delays which result in the need for instruction using modified off-grade level and/or alternate curriculum. Instruction in the Lighthouse classroom is often provided in groups of 6-8 students targeting academic skills with visual support at an adjusted pace with opportunities for repetition. Program paraeducators typically support students in the general and special education settings with the goal of building student academic independence and intentional fading of support. Students in the Lighthouse program participate in the SBA assessment; some students in Lighthouse access the WA-AIM alternate assessment.

Class size: 14 students with a teacher and 3 classroom paraeducators

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY:

Plan prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards district curriculum IEP goals and effective instruction to students with diverse needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating academic achievement behavior management and social skills for each student.

Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards subject matter content and district curriculum.

Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.

Foster and manage a safe positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.

Develop appropriate IEPs for students including FBAs BIPs and Post Secondary Transition Plans.

Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress modifying instruction and improving student learning. Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.

Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy including annual IEPs IEP progress data and progress reports.

Collaborate and consult with general education teachers for purpose of providing specially-designed instruction (SDI) accommodation and modifications in order for students to access the general education curriculum.

Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies.

Function as an effective member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and consult with relevant outside service providers.

Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department manifestation determination eligibility evaluation and placement.

Plan and direct the work of assigned classified staff. Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

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

Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk cultural diversity English language learners and special education students.

Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction remediation and evaluation. Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.

Knowledge of and ability to effectively meet students developmental needs.

Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents students staff and administrators. Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.

Knowledge and understanding of child development.

Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students.

Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.

Knowledge of effective research-based curricula and practices in academic behavior and social skills areas.

Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.

Skills and abilities in organization time management and record keeping.

Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability and commitment to engage in relevant professional development in order to strengthen job-related competencies.

EDUCATION:

Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s)

Meet highly qualified requirements relative to assignment

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful experience as a special education teacher preferred

Second language or language acquisition background preferred

Student cultural and economic diversity experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:SPECIAL SERVICESTEACHER

Occasionally

1% - 33%

Frequently

34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

Sitting

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Standing

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Walking

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Crouching

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Kneeling/Crawling

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Stooping

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Twisting Knees

x

Twisting Waist

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Twisting Neck

x

Climbing

x

Balancing

x

Leg/Foot Use

x

Reaching

x

Handling/Grasping

x

Fingering/Feeling

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Pushing/Pulling

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Lifting/Carrying

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Talking

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Hearing

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Vision

x

Near Acuity

x

Far Acuity

x

Depth Perception

x

Color Vision

x

Field of Vision

x

Smell

x

Work Outdoors

x

Work Indoors

x

MukilteoSchool 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 trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Patty Dowd) Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson ) and the ADA/Access Coordinator KarenMooseker). Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues atSno-IsleTECH Skills Centershould bedirected to Wes Allen Director ). Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett WA 98204.