Urgently Seeking Special Education Teacher

Requirements

Effective oral and written communication skills Effective organizational skills Good public relations skills Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations Ability to define and solve practical problems Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults. Follows the appropriate chain of command Responds appropriately to feedback Maintains professional boundaries Maintains student dignity

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Masters degree
• Must hold or qualify for a Washington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Training or willingness to be trained in QBS Safety Care de-escalation and crisis management techniques including physical management / restraint & isolation procedures Physical requirements Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly Defined as: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence. This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22. Physical response may include evasion, and/or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety. These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safely. Other requirements Criminal background clearance or formal exception Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance Equipment Used Children’s toys and educational materials Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds Working Environment Noise Conditions: exposed to moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipment Heat/Cold: may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions, and occasionally five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditions Injury exposure: position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student therefore may present conditions for injury Environmental Exposures: potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; thereby, potentially at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Advisor - Onground Supervised Fieldwork Advisor: Teaching Fellows Adolescent Special Education Programs