Cle Elum Roslyn School District
High School Special Education Teacher
Cle Elum Roslyn School District, Cle Elum, Washington, United States, 98922
THIS IS A CONTINUING POSITION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.
NOTE:
This position is open to qualified CERSD employees from March 7-13, 2025 Applications from out of district applicants will not be considered until March 14, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Position will be open until filled.
Definition of Position : A Special Education Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering individualized instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities. This educator works collaboratively with general education teachers, support staff, families, and related service providers to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that ensure students receive appropriate accommodations, modifications, and specialized instruction. The Special Education Teacher fosters an inclusive, supportive learning environment while using evidence-based practices to promote academic, social, and emotional growth. Additionally, they are responsible for assessing student progress, maintaining compliance with state and federal special education regulations, and advocating for student success.
Reports To : School Principal and Special Program Director
Required Qualifications : BA degree and possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement. Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching and/or student teaching experience. Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards. Preferred Qualifications :
Documented successful and effective experience working with and teaching children in special education programs. Verifiable successful experience working with and/or teaming with other adults/teachers. Past experience using IEP online. Minimum 3 years of teaching special education at the secondary level. Special Education Teaching Description
Primary Responsibility:
Under the direction of the Special Services Director, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.
Roles/Responsibilities :
Skilled at interpretation of assessment data to drive instruction. Prepare and adjust instructional activities and materials to reflect the developmental levels of secondary learners. Experience working with and teaching children in the area of social emotional development. Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members. Design instruction for both small group and individual. Maintain appropriate student data and records. Adapt instructional strategies for exceptional students and monitor student progress. Provide SDI, specifically designed instruction, for students according to IEP plans. Maintain a positive classroom environment. Apply appropriate interventions, incorporating student involvement and interactions. Handle student interruptions quickly and effectively. Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses. Utilizes instructional management systems which increases student learning and maximizes time on task. Familiar with RTI process and Tiered Instruction. Communicates effectively within the educational community/ parents on a regular basis. Collaborate with the assigned classroom teacher(s) for instructional planning and delivery. Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings. Provide crises intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system. Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success. Provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to small groups of students. Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students to the program. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Assist in preparation of data for local, state and federal reports. Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning. Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships. Strong commitment to help all children succeed. Adhere to the teacher code of conduct. Maintains professional work habits. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or Principal Terms of Employment/Benefits:
Affiliation: CEREA Contract: 180 CEREA Contract with a 4 day supplemental contract Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB* Sick/Personal Days: Per CEREA Contract. up to 12 sick days per school year and up to 3 personal days per year. Retirement: Two plan choices available with DRS, Plan 2 and Plan 3. Salary: Based off the CEREA Salary Schedule and depending on verified years of experience, clock hours, and education. Current salary is shown for the 24-25 school year and will be updated once the 25-26 salary has been confirmed. A post offer physical is required by our ESD105 Workers Co-Op. Start Date:
August of 2025, with exact date provided by June, 2025.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.
*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.
NOTE:
This position is open to qualified CERSD employees from March 7-13, 2025 Applications from out of district applicants will not be considered until March 14, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Position will be open until filled.
Definition of Position : A Special Education Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering individualized instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities. This educator works collaboratively with general education teachers, support staff, families, and related service providers to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that ensure students receive appropriate accommodations, modifications, and specialized instruction. The Special Education Teacher fosters an inclusive, supportive learning environment while using evidence-based practices to promote academic, social, and emotional growth. Additionally, they are responsible for assessing student progress, maintaining compliance with state and federal special education regulations, and advocating for student success.
Reports To : School Principal and Special Program Director
Required Qualifications : BA degree and possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement. Documented successful and effective teaching, substitute teaching and/or student teaching experience. Technical and working knowledge of Washington State learning standards. Preferred Qualifications :
Documented successful and effective experience working with and teaching children in special education programs. Verifiable successful experience working with and/or teaming with other adults/teachers. Past experience using IEP online. Minimum 3 years of teaching special education at the secondary level. Special Education Teaching Description
Primary Responsibility:
Under the direction of the Special Services Director, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.
Roles/Responsibilities :
Skilled at interpretation of assessment data to drive instruction. Prepare and adjust instructional activities and materials to reflect the developmental levels of secondary learners. Experience working with and teaching children in the area of social emotional development. Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members. Design instruction for both small group and individual. Maintain appropriate student data and records. Adapt instructional strategies for exceptional students and monitor student progress. Provide SDI, specifically designed instruction, for students according to IEP plans. Maintain a positive classroom environment. Apply appropriate interventions, incorporating student involvement and interactions. Handle student interruptions quickly and effectively. Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses. Utilizes instructional management systems which increases student learning and maximizes time on task. Familiar with RTI process and Tiered Instruction. Communicates effectively within the educational community/ parents on a regular basis. Collaborate with the assigned classroom teacher(s) for instructional planning and delivery. Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings. Provide crises intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system. Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success. Provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to small groups of students. Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students to the program. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Assist in preparation of data for local, state and federal reports. Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning. Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships. Strong commitment to help all children succeed. Adhere to the teacher code of conduct. Maintains professional work habits. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or Principal Terms of Employment/Benefits:
Affiliation: CEREA Contract: 180 CEREA Contract with a 4 day supplemental contract Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB* Sick/Personal Days: Per CEREA Contract. up to 12 sick days per school year and up to 3 personal days per year. Retirement: Two plan choices available with DRS, Plan 2 and Plan 3. Salary: Based off the CEREA Salary Schedule and depending on verified years of experience, clock hours, and education. Current salary is shown for the 24-25 school year and will be updated once the 25-26 salary has been confirmed. A post offer physical is required by our ESD105 Workers Co-Op. Start Date:
August of 2025, with exact date provided by June, 2025.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.
*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.