TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ABLE @ SHADLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ABLE

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SHADLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

Spokane Public Schools - 3.6 Spokane, WA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Teaching Certification Crisis management Special Education Certification Full Job Description JOB Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.

FTE:

1.0

HOURS PER DAY:

7

CONTRACT TYPE:

CONTINUINGANTICIPATED START DATE

2026-27 School Year Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement to teach in the content area advertised in this posting. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site;

PESB Course and Endorsement LookupSALARY:

Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.

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Serve as a cooperative member of district multidisciplinary team, assisting in the assessment for determination of eligibility, and the development of instructional and behavioral goals that support students with disabilities across a continuum of services and instructional settings.

Develop, implement, and evaluate IEPs that focus on assessment data and evaluate student progress on a data based decision-making model.

Design and monitor specially designed instruction to students taking into consideration individual learning styles, abilities, and achievement levels that appropriately address each child's academic deficiencies, increase communication and socialization skills, and decrease behavior which disrupts the educational environment or is detrimental to self and others. Develop and implement post secondary transition plans and services for students 16 years and older.

Conduct Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) individually or as a team member to identify the function of the student's behavior and to develop effective positive behavior supports and interventions (BIP). Collect and analyze data to determine the effectiveness of the intervention and modify when appropriate.

Understand the concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as the basis for instructional strategies used in the classroom and school environment.

Ensure data is collected and records maintained for each student in designated areas to evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional intervention and behavior intervention plan or design.

Provide consultation and follow-up services to general education teachers, parents, other district personnel, and community agencies as needed and authorized to ensure the successful transition of students into a less restrictive environment.

Follow district policies, procedures, and administrative directives as they pertain to WAC 392-172A and P.L. 105-17.Provide an orderly and structured environment with a positive climate that motivates students to achieve, effectively manage and instruct students in groups and individually.

Effectively manage, instruct, and supervise the activities of instructional assistants, other staff, volunteers, and students working under your direction. Ensure they are trained and monitored on instructional programs and behavior intervention strategies and their interaction with students is monitored on a regular basis but not less than once a week.

Provide all instructional staff, support staff, administrators and specialists a daily/weekly schedule of staff assignments and student activities to ensure supervision for instructional and behavioral supports.

Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.

Meet on an ongoing basis as part of an intervention team composed of personnel who will review student performance relevant to academic, social, emotional, and communication gains of the student and adjust instructional strategies as needed.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Training :

Be trained, meet certification and maintain a high level of competence, in restraint and de-escalation techniques determined by the district to minimize possible injury to students, self, or other staff members.

Serve as a member of the building crisis response team including restraining students who are physically aggressive and/or assaultive in nature or are substantially disrupting the educational process.

Students enrolled in the district's Designed Instruction program may be aggressive and assaultive by nature and the risk of physical injury to staff exists. While the district does not condone aggressive or assaultive student behavior, staff accepting this assignment agree and support the position that students will not be transferred to other locations within the district if they assault staff. Students will remain in the program until the IEP team determines the student is ready to begin transition back to his/her home school or other appropriate placement.

Maintain professional knowledge and expertise; attend, participate and implement district level program requirements of IDEA, NCLD and Statewide Assessment requirements. Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefitsA fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employeesSpokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Section 504

Coordinator:

Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284Other district contacts:

ADA Officer:

Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993

Affirmative Action Officer:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344

Equal Opportunity Officer:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/

Student Civil Rights Officer:

Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address:

200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282View EEO Information