Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Federal Way, WA

Duration: 28 Weeks, with possible Extension

Job Description:

A functional core program (FCP) teacher works with identified disabilities that demonstrate primary learning needs in the functional life skills domain. They may need intensive specially designed instruction to learn how to independently manage self-care or to acquire basic academic and social-emotional skills needed to be successful in supervised or sheltered adult employment. Functional core programs are also for students with significant disabilities, including those who are medically fragile, who need to develop basic communication and skills for participating in daily support routines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

A current Washington state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding, and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, as required

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training or experience in serving students with moderate to severe disabilities

Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans Bilingual

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal background clearance

Washington State Driver's license and proof of insurance

Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card within 90 days of employment. District

approved courses must include hands-on and written exam.

Complete the Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available class and maintain certification annually.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Special Education laws

School board policies and procedures

Computer systems and various software programs

Evidence-based classroom and behavior management practices

ABILITY TO:

Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for students

Establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, parents, and community members Skill in operating a computer and ability to learn and use various software programs

Work effectively under varying levels of pressure

Intervene in situations of imminent likelihood of serious harm using district approved Right Response techniques, including de-escalation strategies and restraint when needed

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail

Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers

Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and community members in a multicultural and multiracial community

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Client's commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

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 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally be required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds. Anything over the weight limits will be performed as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.