Special Education Teacher

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children find success in an educational setting? Then we may have a place for you on our team! Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) is 501(c)(3) non-profit agency located in Renton, Washington. Our mission is to provide innovative school programs, therapies, and training that promote social, emotional, and academic development for children with special needs. At CHILD, the focus is on developing a set of durable core strengths: increased levels of self-regulation, an increased ability to maintain relationships, and increased coping skills to help children achieve ongoing resilience. CHILD employs a project-based curative curriculum with integrated arts, videography and outdoor education. If this is the type of work that sparks your passion, CHILD is currently hiring for the following position:

Special Education Lead Teacher:

This is a full time, year round position (2080 hours per year). This position is responsible for planning and implementing programming to support the academic, emotional, social, and behavioral growth of students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Washington State Teaching Certificate Special Education Endorsement 2 years or more experience working with children with special needs Knowledge and experience with Special Education laws and documentation (i.e. IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, etc.) Experience implementing curriculum/programming that is aligned with the student's IEP. Experience with state testing requirements and experience of adapting curriculum and materials for students Positively support the school's model of care, policies and practices, and work collaboratively in a professional organization. Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others Competency using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements Maintain confidentiality and security of information. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

BENEFITS

Generous PTO Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee 401(k) plan with company match Long term disability Flex Spending Free Parking

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 will frequently be required to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, handle/grasp, talk, and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, lift and reach overhead, twist torso and neck, and fine motor manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to lift/carry a maximum of 120 pounds. The employee will occasionally be required to push/pull a maximum weight of 120 pounds.

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. 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

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$88,000-130,000 per year

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$88,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person