PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources-Job Posting

Position Opening Announcement:                 

1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher  

Leave Replacement                                                                                                                         

Port Townsend High School                                                  

2024-25 School Year

Posting Date: June 14, 2024                           Posting No. 2024-25

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
2. Demonstrated special education teaching experience.
3. Use of instructional programs that provide appropriate instruction for students with disabilities.
4. Assess needs of students using appropriate diagnostic measures.
5. Knowledge of AAC and other communication devices.
6. Knowledge and/or willingness to be trained in specialized health care and self-care procedures.
7. Knowledge and experience conducting parent meetings; and writing and implementing IEPs.
8. Ability to implement direct instruction programs and specially designed curriculum.
9. Knowledge and experience with inclusionary models of service delivery.
10. Ability to develop schedules for special education students and paraeducators.
11. Knowledge of the legal requirements of Special Education.
12. Knowledge and experience with regular education curricula and Common Core State Standards, and the ability to modify such for special needs students.
13. Knowledge and experience with current research and instructional "best practices."
14. Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
15. Actively monitor IEPS for progress.
16. Outstanding communication skills, flexibility, ability to work in teams, and sense of humor.
17. Demonstrated skill and competence in computer skills, awareness of technology for use in the classroom, and familiarity with assistive hardware and software.
18. Demonstrated compatibility with fellow staff members, students and families and contribute to total school program.
19. Demonstrated understanding and support of place-based learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement a range of appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
2. Work in partnership with families and classroom teachers on IEP development and implementation to achieve maximum student success.
3. Provide support to identified students to maintain appropriate behavior and safety in the school environment by establishing discipline guidelines and behavior plans, evaluation, assisting students to gain self control, and utilizing physical restraint when necessary and according to guidelines.
4. Collaborate with other Special Services team members on the MDT to complete referrals, assessments, make recommendations, design intervention plans and coordinate the implementation of plans.
5. Collaborate with Special Education staff (including itinerant providers and paraprofessionals) to provide quality educational programs for identified students, assess and monitor student progress, evaluate and modify programs, teach direct instruction groups, conduct IEPs, develop work schedules, train paraeducators, facilitate team meetings, and demonstrate flexibility in working in a changing educational environment.
6. Actively collaborate to support inclusionary practices and UDL.
7. Participate in staff functions, committees, and meetings.
8. Collaborate with school staff to plan and deliver place-based learning in alignment with the district’s mission and vision.

 Bargaining Unit: Port Townsend Education Association

Salary Range: DOE, 2024-25 $60,000-$116,667 (prorated by FTE)

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages.  Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: TERS Plan 2 or TERS Plan 3.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

1. Completed application form
2. Current Resume
3. Letter of Interest stating your qualifications
4. Three letters of recommendation from current/previous supervisors
5. Unofficial transcripts
6. Photocopy of your Washington State Certificate(s) or equivalent from another state. (Obtaining and providing a Washington State Certificate would be a provision of employment.)

For application questions contact:

Carrie Baxter, Administrative Assistant or

Laurie McGinnis Payroll/HR Director

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA  98368

360 379-4511

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, 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.  Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet 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 employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator:  Laurie McGinnis 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5755.  Section 504/ADA Coordinator:  Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5763.

NOTE:   New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.  Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check.  There will be a $50.00 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer