Teacher Special Education Transition

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

If you are a current Bethel School District employee you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicantsincluding current substitutesmust complete the standard application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT:
The teacher works with student/trainees ages 18-21 with developmental disabilities their families specialists and community resources/partners providing comprehensive services. Provides system-wide leadership and direction for the coordination and implementation of transition plans for students with disabilities for successful post-school outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
• Vocational certification preferred.
• Special Education endorsement required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students/trainees parents community and business members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Assessment knowledge - testing interest surveys build profiles and portfolios.
• Knowledge of grant writing.
• Ability to analyze tasks and develop appropriate strategies for work placement and monitoring workplace competencies.
• School to work transition philosophy/integration.
• Knowledge and implementation of career pathways and assessments.
• Establish ability to supervise and monitor classified job crew assistants job shadowing/placement.
• Ability to work with community and businesses to create opportunities for special needs student employment experiences.
• Ability to write IEPs provide guidance in IEP writing and manage case loads compliantly.
• Ability to work unsupervised in the community.
• Knowledge of special education transition.
• Ability to develop special education curriculum that works with special needs adults.
• Knowledge of post-secondary agencies and ability to work collaboratively.
• Knowledge of progress monitoring.

UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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 Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint: .

Application Procedure:
Apply online