The posted salary is for the 23/24 school year. This position is a 50/50 split between West Hills STEM and Kitsap Lake Elementary. This role is 7.5 hours per day for 185 days/year.

Bremerton School District

Job Description

Teacher, Special Education

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The classroom teacher will work collaboratively with other building staff members to develop and motivate each student toward an awareness and understanding of the subject matter and/or skills needed to develop into mature, well rounded, responsible young adults. The teacher will establish positive rapport with students and will encourage them to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for future success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an optimum learning environment for all students
• Participate in, contribute to, and be supportive of group decisions and efforts
• Collaborate with staff and work in teams to provide instruction to students
• Employ a systematic instructional process designed to meet the needs of students in the classroom
• Engage in purposeful, deliberate planning for instruction
• Follow District and State guidelines for essential learning and instructional strategies
• Work cooperatively with administration and staff in problem solving and group process activities
• Model lifelong learning, positive self-esteem, and respect for others
• Set and maintain high personal, professional, and instructional standards for self and students
• Adhere to Washington Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Washington State Special Education Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement. Early Childhood Endorsement Preferred
• Committed to the concept that all students can learn
• Committed to continuous progress and developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards, a variety of assessment tools, RTI,
• and the CEL 5D Instructional Framework preferred
• Sensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skilled in relating well to students, parents, staff, and community
• Genuine desire to work with all students
• Evidence of successful experience in working with students at appropriate grade level and in subject area
• Knowledge of child growth and development needs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Usual and customary methods requiring the following physical demands; some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some finger dexterity