Special Education Teacher SHS Life Skills

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12.  Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

 Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains.  Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar.  Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at  https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Three or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• Unofficial copy of transcripts
• Copy of Washington State Certificate
• Note: Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.
• Questions? Contact Cyd Leahy in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA  98294

Sultan High School is seeking applicants for a special education teacher. The successful candidate will provide specially designed instruction in a range of subjects for high school students with mild to severe disabilities.  We want teachers who are devoted to students and committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth.  The successful candidate will work with a dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of all students in a team management and shared decision-making environment.

Essential Functions:

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  The Sultan School District’s Strategic Plan supports the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools and the instructional framework is the 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning.

• Use data to design instruction
• Build an academic self-image in students
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Assure that classroom practices align with district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Align all classroom instruction with common core state standards for grade and subject matter
• Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences (differentiation) and assist other teachers in preparing such lessons
• Provide various learning approaches for meaningful learning experiences for all students at all levels
• Use effective instructional methods and strategies from scientifically-based research
• Use measurable goals and data driven results for continuous progress to meet proficient levels of achievement on state assessments for all identified groups of students
• Collaborate with other members of the staff and participate in the continuous improvement process in accordance with district requirements
• Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member (grade level, department, building, etc.) in the continuous improvement process
• Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their social and academic learning
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Participate in both building and district based PLC groups
• Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent
• Provide instruction in the vocabulary and skills necessary to lead to success on district, state and national assessments
• Develop assessment tools that evaluate students by the same standards to measure student learning/growth
• Establish classroom standards for students to use appropriate learning behavior
• Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment
• Provide cultural awareness and sensitivity opportunities
• Train students to use self-management skills
• Provide students with opportunities to work in collaboration with others
• Connect extended content learning opportunities into life experiences
• Partnership with parents and families in student learning
• Remain current in subject area(s)
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Use professional growth plan
• Participate in continuous refinement of the instructional program and the overall learning environment
• Work in collaboration with other professionals and community partners
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other document required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially
• Knowledge of autism helpful
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Skills and knowledge necessary to provide targeted academic interventions
• Evidence of strong classroom management skills
• Evidence of strong instructional skills
• Evidence of a caring and compassionate skill set for fragile students
• Ability to communicate positively and appropriately with students, parents and staff
• Knowledge in the creation and execution of IEP related documentation and record keeping
• Experience/training integrating special needs students in the regular classroom
• Experience involving home and community in the school setting
• Training/experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Ability to maintain proper attendance by arriving to work on time on a daily basis
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum
• Ability to assess student learning in a variety of ways
• Ability to write IEPs
• Knowledge of IEP Online preferred
• Evidence of leadership, positive human relations and organizational skills
• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially
• Ability to develop and implement formative and summative assessments which align to IEPs, instruction, and common core state standards. 

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• Valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

CONDITIONS:   EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 requires all employees of Washington public school districts to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated currently means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current  employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of  employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law.  In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the  Washington State Patrol.

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer.  The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA  98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant’s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition of employment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

“Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students.”