JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:         2026-2027 Certified Special Education Teacher – Resource Room,  1.0 FTE

LOCATION:         Morgan Middle School

REPORTS TO:     Special Services Director / Building Principal

 

Purpose

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

 

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating instructional activities consistent with established program and/or curriculum objectives and Washington State standards
• Designing and implementing and monitoring IEP and Transition Plans
• Serving as case manager in coordination with the staff, Building Administrators and Special Services Director
• Assisting general education teachers with the process of successfully integrating students
• Demonstrating effective teaching practices, and utilizing appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to the students’ aptitudes and interests, and the nature of the learning activities
• Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
• Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
• Providing instruction that centers on high expectation for student achievement
• Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
• Recognizing individual student learning needs, and developing strategies to address those needs
• Establishing classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Providing guidance, counseling and discipline to encourage students to meet the standard of achievement and Conduct
• Communicating and collaborating with students, parents and/or guardians, administration, and other staff members to provide guidance and evaluation and encourage student achievement
• Evaluating and recording student progress, and providing reports for administrative purposes
• Performing other duties as assigned

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with behavioral disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge in regard to Special Education regulations and practices
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of the curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate to student learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to align instruction and assessment with Washington State Standards
• Demonstrated ability to integrate subject matter
• Demonstrated effective and positive student behavior management skills
• Demonstrated ability to promote high expectations, maintain a caring attitude and establish a learning environment that enhances academic achievement for all students
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with all school district staff and students
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters in an ethical manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and accept the responsibility of providing effective leadership in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide logical solutions in complex situations
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce and maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible to change in assignment or situations
• Demonstrated high level of computer proficiency and application of technology
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Right Response Trainings Mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to write Behavior Intervention Plans
• Knowledge of Social Thinking methodology preferred

 

 

Educational/Vocational Preparation Occupational Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate to assignment. Endorsements, Special certification and/or license required for specific assignment.
• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check
• GLAD Training preferred

 

Acknowledgment

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants interested must follow the application procedures carefully.  Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files.  Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

 

180 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days

 

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.