LMS Special Education Teacher - Math Emphasis .6 FTE - One-Year-Only

Job Title: LMS Special Education Teacher with a Math Emphasis .6 FTE One-Year-Only

Reports to: Special Education Director/ Building Principal

Bargaining Group: Clarkston Education Association (CEA)          

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment:  .6 FTE, 4.5 Hours per Day-Per Bargaining Agreement/Placement on State Cert Salary Schedule, $35,926-$65,140

Education/Certification Valid Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education appropriate for Middle School

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
2. Works well with others from diverse backgrounds
3. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with and teach students and staff
4. Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, IEPs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, governmental regulations and professional journals
6. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and computerize IEPs
7. Evidence of strong content area instructional capabilities at the middle school level
8. Evidence of providing for student individual learning
9. Evidence of training and experience utilizing computer technology for word processing, grading, recording attendance, communicating by e-mail, and implementing these computer programs into daily use in the classroom
10. Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles-basic levels to extensions beyond
11. Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and staff

Experience:

Evidence of successful middle school Special Education teaching experience within the last five years preferred

1. Evidence of training or experience in curriculum instruction of mathematics preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Duties:

1. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request
2. Work pro-actively with all students through the establishment of clear expectations, the use of negotiation and compromise, and the maintenance of regular parent-staff communication regarding progress  
3. Work positively and constructively in a changing school environment, which is focusing on improving student
4. Participate in the development of curriculum and implementation
5. Participate in workshops and training sessions that support the department’s objectives
6. Use technology when teaching
7. Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
8. Maintain control of storage and use of school-owned equipment
9. Select and requisition equipment and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records
10. Work in a context with multicultural and at-risk students
11. Knowledge of, and experience in, motivating reluctant students. Create an atmosphere where cultural diversity is a norm
12. Incorporate technology into the instructional
13. Be a “team” player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with peers
14. Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change
15. Be committed to success for all students
16. Cooperate in schedule changes and accommodate other needs of students
17. Participate in workshops and training sessions that support building goals
18. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
19. Ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for individual learning styles (Basic level and extensions beyond basic)
20. Demonstrated effective communication
21. Training or experience in advising or coaching student activity
22. Understanding of school policies and community norms as it pertains to the type of acceptable behavior

Other Duties:

1. Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional development
2. Create an effective learning environment through student recruitment, dynamic learning opportunities, and student engagement
3. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator
4. Maintain IEP caseload, monitor caseload students communicating with staff and counselors for student success
5. Plan, organize, run IEP meetings as needed on a monthly basis

Supervisory Responsibilities: May include instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, overhead projector, document camera, copier, fax, and A/V 

Non-discrimination Statement:

The Clarkston School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator, Thaynan Knowlton, Superintendent, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-2531, knowltont@csdk12.org; Title IX, Civil Rights, Equity, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Rebecca Lockhart, Executive Director of Student Services, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org.