POSITION #078-CRT-04-24:
Special Education Inclusion Specialist
Lewis & Clark Elementary
1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract
*Beginning the 2024-2025 School Year*
DESCRIPTION: Support the implementation of student IEPs and access to core instruction. Inclusion specialists may work with students in an individual or small groups capacity per IEP. Support grade-level instruction access, provide modified materials as needed, and support IEP with lesson design through accommodations and modifications. Review and collaborate on lesson plans for the access of students with disabilities, develop and support lesson accommodations and modifications to support the implementation of student IEPs and learning goals, create alternative materials for student access points as needed per IEP needs, active member of grade-level PLCs to support student access to grade-level instruction, support the development and implementation of BIP, collaborate with fellow inclusion specialists for material and lesson development, collaboration with grade level teachers and teams, member of the IEP team (as needed), management and facilitation of paraeducators. Attend building and district meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement. Experience with following the IEP and helping general education staff design and implement differentiated programming in core content areas. Must be able to work as part of a team and supervise placement of special education classified staff working to support the program. Knowledge of Special Education rules (state and federal). Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and proven ability for organization and meeting timelines. This job may require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are key 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.
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