POSITION #058-CRT-03-24:
Special Education Teacher
Wenatchee High School
1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract
*Beginning the 2024-2025 School Year*
DESCRIPTION: Work as a member of the IEP team for resource students in grades 9-12 at Wenatchee High School. Responsible for the IEPs for students on the caseload; academic assessment; progress reports; communicating with parents about student progress and working with the general education teachers to support work on accommodations and modifications for student success. Participate in appropriate activities. Support programs and district in-service educational programs. Attend IEP, building and district meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement. Experience with writing and following the IEP and helping general education staff to design and implement differentiated programming in the core content areas. Must be able to work as part of a team and supervise the placement of special education classified staff that support the program. Knowledge of Special Education rules (state and federal). Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, positive attitude and proven ability for organization and meeting timelines. May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions for this position.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.
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). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.
Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or 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 & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org. 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |