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Othello School District

Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Teacher (1 year Placement)

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$78,088 / year median in Washington

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Job Description

Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Teacher (1 year Placement) Reports to:
Building Administrator Union:
OEA PURPOSE STATEMENT
The duties and responsibilities of the ALE Teacher involve instruction that directly supports the individualized written learning plan developed for the student.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION S
  • Teach district approved curriculum
  • Develop differentiated lessons appropriate for ALE students; small group, one-on-one, or whole group.
  • Provide nurturing, supportive, and a positive classroom environment that encourages student responsibility.
  • Participate in student placement and transition conferences
  • Assist in developing Personalized Student Action Plans (SAP)
  • Maintain accurate student records
  • Adapt and modify instruction based on students emotional, behavioral, academic and social status.
  • Assist administration in implementing district policies and guidelines that govern student behavior and safety.
  • Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment
  • Collaborate with school and district personnel to ensure student success is maximized. Collaborate on resources, goals and objectives.
  • Communicate with administration about classroom concerns.
  • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress
  • Partner with school counseling services and mental health providers in order to positively affect student success
  • Coordinate and participate in Community Truancy Board
  • Attend required staff and district meetings
  • Participate in school wide events
  • Complete and participate in required building and district professional development activities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1.
Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 2. Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements. 3. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more. 4. Must be able to work in heat and cold (outside seasonal temperatures).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or college.
EXPERIENCE
Appropriate academic background and coursework for the position. Successful teaching experience and effective work with high school age students, preferred.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
That which is required to be effective in the position and to maintain certification
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting Date:
2026-2027 School Year (182 total contracted days)
Salary:
$66,897 - $128,954 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per
OEA CBA - 2026-2027
Salary Schedule Retirement:
Pension through
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Benefits:
Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position
CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
Othello Education Association (OEA) The Othello School 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 a trained dog guide or service animal 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: For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator:
Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509)488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org ; and/or 504/
ADA Coordinator:
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org . Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación: Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título
IX:
Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y/o Coordinadora 504/
ADA:
Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html