Self-Contained Special Ed. Teacher

Othello School District #147 WAHITIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Othello, Washington

• Job : 5574339
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 06, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2023

Purpose Statement: Plan, prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards, district curriculum, IEP goals, and effective instruction to students with diverse needs.

• Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating communication, language, academic achievement, behavior management, and social skills for each student.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction, administering the required State Alternative Assessment, and improving student learning.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy, including annual IEPs, IEP progress data, and progress reports.
• Collaborate and consult with general education teachers for the purpose of providing specialty-designed instruction (SDI), accommodation, and modifications in order for students to access the general education curriculum.
• Utilize effective de-escalation and therapeutic physical intervention strategies as needed.
• Function as an effective member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation, and placement.
• Plan and direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students, including diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding, and assisting students with mobility issues.
• Knowledge of effective research-based curricula and practices in academic, behavior, and social skills areas.
• Skills and abilities
  
  in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to engage in relevant professional development in order to strengthen job-related competencies.

• Physically able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds on a daily basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, pull and climb as required to satisfactorily perform required duties.
• Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
• Must be able to work safely varying hot and cold (weather) environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting and bending.

Education: Bachelor’s degree with appropriate endorsement, Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, Master’s degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or college.

Experience: Academic background and coursework in the discipline of the position to be filled. Successful teaching experience and effective work with elementary school age students preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

Continuing Education/Training: Valid Washington State teaching certificate with relevant endorsement required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

Starting Date:  School Year (182 total contracted days)

Salary:
Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA -  Salary Schedule.

Special Education Incentive Pay:
In recognition of the additional duties (ie:hygiene,…