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.
297-CRT-08-26 ELD Teacher Pioneer Middle School 1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract
DESCRIPTION
Provide English as a Second Language support to students in grades 6-8 as well as support instruction in other highly qualified areas as needed. Provide specialized instruction and appropriate academic support for students that are learning English across content areas utilizing effective, assessment-driven, research-based strategies and curriculum. Work collaboratively with administrators, classroom teachers, para educators, and parents. Serve as a resource to staff members regarding support for ML students. Participate in the district ELD teacher team. Coordinate student programs with basic education and Title/LAP/Migrant staff to provide successful and inclusionary programs that follow state and federal rules and regulations. Comply with funding source regulations. Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction and activity programs consistent with building and district curriculum; provide for individual needs of assigned students. Participate in appropriate activities; support programs and building/district in-service education programs. Attend building/ district meetings and conferences as required. Lead professional development for school staff around multilingual instructional strategies and the WIDA framework. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Washington State Certification with
ESL/TESL
endorsement required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Additional middle school endorsements preferred. Experience working with middle school students preferred. Experience/ability to analyze student assessment results; experience working with small groups of students; experience team teaching and working with adult learners in a collaborative setting. Ability to instruct English as a Second Language to students. Demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum and needs of students. Evidence of classroom management skills. Knowledge of principles of second language acquisition. Experience working with students of diverse linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to work as a team player and understand the needs of bilingual students. Required prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are critical functions of this job.
SCHEDULE
OPEN
UNTIL FILLED. UNION AFFILIATION
This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.
BENEFITS
Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Wenatchee 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, gender 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504
Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:
Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P
DECLARACI
ÓN
DE NO DISCRIMINACI
ÓN El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee 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 de género, 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 juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de
HIB:
Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P
