Special Education Teacher - Social Emotional Behavioral Core Program; SEB

POSITION SUMMARY:
A social emotional behavioral (SEB) core program teacher works with students with identified disabilities that demonstrate primary learning needs in the social emotional skills domain. They may need intensive specially designed instruction to learn how to interact effectively with others or regulate personal behavior and emotions. They may also need specially designed instruction in academic skills, and possibly functional life skills, but social emotional skills is the primary area of need.

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.

• Develop and maintain compliant individual education plans (IEPs) and other compliance documents.
• Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming to provide access to a student's least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Provide interventions and systematic purposeful instruction at students' instructional levels, linking district initiatives and grade level expectations to IEPs.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to address students' instructional needs in order to support further involvement in core instruction.
• Design and implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation.
• Collect and utilize data and frequent ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions or revisions.
• Design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Train and supervise para educators.
• Provide individualized inclusion opportunities.

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:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Training or experience in serving students with disabilities of an emotional/behavioral nature
Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
Training and/or experience teaching students who have been impacted by trauma and neglect
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.
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class

KNOWLEDGE OF:
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
Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with…