Summer Preschool Assessment Team (PAT) - Certificated Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education (Preschool)

Summer Preschool Assessment Team (PAT)

• Certificated Teacher
• Early Childhood Special Education (Preschool) Federal Way Public Schools
• 3.

4 Federal Way, WA Job Details Seasonal 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Computer literacy Teaching Certification First aid Research Assisting with ADLs Driver's License First Aid Certification Special Education Certification Full Job Description An Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher works with identified special education students placed in a district supported program. The classroom setting will meet the needs of students with a variety of disability categories such as autism, cognitive deficits, behavioral disabilities and specific learning disabilities. Early Childhood Special Education Preschool is provided to eligible children, ages three through five with the support of district special education personnel, including teachers, paraeducators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develop and maintain compliant Individual Education Plans (IEP) and other compliance documents. Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming to provide access to a student's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Provide interventions and systematic purposeful instruction at student's instructional level linking district initiatives and grade level expectations to IEP. Implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation. Utilize data and frequent ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions or revisions. Facilitate interventions that show an increase in intensity and/or duration. Design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications. Establish and communicate clear lesson and intervention purpose. Train and supervise paraeducators. Developing appropriate inclusion opportunities. The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience A current Washington state teaching certificate with an early childhood special education endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding, and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, as required Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Training or experience in serving students with moderate to severe disabilities Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans Bilingual

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance Washington state driver's license and proof of insurance Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card within 90 days of employment. District approved courses must include hands-on and written exam Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class

KNOWLEDGE OF

School board policies and procedures Best practices in leading and motivating employees Computer systems and various software programs 504 laws and regulations Nursing professional standards Health Board standards, state mandates, practices and procedures for school health programs Budget management Research and development of grant proposals. Coordinate and supervise grants. Medicaid Match and Direct Billing Programs

ABILITY TO

Establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, parents, and the general public Skill in operating a computer and ability to learn and use various software programs Work effectively under pressure Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "

Each Scholar:

A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly list and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The employee will experience constant interruptions; required to meet deadlines. Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE 4.5

to 8 hours, Monday-Friday, June & July

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to, and is evaluated by, the building administrator, department director, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) salary schedule, Timesheeted. Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 12/2015 Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. Email To A Friend Print Version