THIS A CONTINUING POSITION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 

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NOTE: This position is open to qualified CERSD employees from September 30 - October 7, 2024 Applications from out of district applicants will not be considered until October 8, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Interviews may be scheduled the week of October 21st. Position will be open until filled.

Definition of Position:  Certified teachers carry out the position performance requirements essential to provide the necessary services to assigned boys and girls in the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. The individual in this position will play a critical role not only in the education of our youth, but also in the continual evaluation and improvement of curriculum and continual improvement of teaching and learning strategies. 

Reports To: School Principal and Special Program Director

Required Qualifications:

• BA degree and possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement.
• Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching and/or student teaching experience.
• Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented successful and effective experience working with and teaching children in special education programs.
• Verifiable successful experience working with and/or teaming with other adults/teachers.
• Past experience using IEP online.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching special education at the secondary level with a deep understanding and background in behaviors.
• Certification in behavior management (e.g. CPI, PBIS, etc).
• Right Response and/or Safety Training. 

Special Education Teaching Description

Primary Responsibility: Under the direction of the Special Services Director, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Skilled at interpretation of assessment data to drive instruction.
• Prepare and adjust instructional activities and materials to reflect the developmental levels of secondary learners.
• Experience working with and teaching children in the area of social emotional development.
• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members. Design instruction for both small group and individual. Maintain appropriate student data and records. Adapt instructional strategies for exceptional students and monitor student progress.
• Provide SDI, specifically designed instruction, for students according to IEP plans.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment. Apply appropriate interventions, incorporating student involvement and interactions. Handle student interruptions quickly and effectively.
• Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses.
• Utilizes instructional management systems which increases student learning and maximizes time on task.
• Familiar with RTI process and Tiered Instruction.
• Communicates effectively within the educational community/ parents on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with the assigned classroom teacher(s) for instructional planning and delivery.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crises intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success.
• Provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to small groups of students.
• Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students to the program.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Strong commitment to help all children succeed.
• Adhere to the teacher code of conduct.
• Maintains professional work habits.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or Principal

Physical Demands 

• Mobility: Must be able to move between two buildings during the course of the workday.
• Physical Interaction: Must be capable of engaging physically with students, including those who may exhibit physical behaviors such as pushing, grabbing, or elopement (running away).
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to stand, walk, or be on your feet for extended periods, lift and carry up to 75 lbs if necessary, and provide physical assistance to students.
• De-escalation and Intervention: Must be able to safely intervene in situations where students may become physically aggressive, following all safety protocols and behavioral intervention plans.

Terms of Employment/Benefits:

• Affiliation: CEREA
• Contract:  Prorated 180 CEREA Contracted Calendar with 4 day supplemental
• Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB*
• Sick/Personal Days: Up to 3 personal days and 12 sick days per year depending on the start date. 
• Retirement: Two plan choices available with DRS, Plan 2 and Plan 3.
• Salary: Based off the CEREA Salary Schedule and depending on verified years of experience, clock hours, and education and the start of the contract for the current year.
• The location will be in the middle school for 6-8th and high school for 9th -12th. 
• A post offer physical is required by our ESD105 Workers Co-Op.

Start Date:

• Within two weeks of hire. 

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job.  This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.

*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.