Position Type:
Special Education

Date Posted:
4/18/2018

Location:
Educational Service Center

Date Available:
September 2018

Hours per Day:
7.5 hours per day

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Days per Year:
180

First consideration will be given top applicants that apply by Midnight of May 2, 2018.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The manager/teacher of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) program reports directly to the director of student support services. The person in this position is expected to coordinate the development, implementation, and innovation of all services provided by the D/HH staff to ensure appropriate services and instruction are being developed for and delivered to eligible students. This position is responsible for helping students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the district's goals of education. The position consists of a .5 position as D/HH manager and a .5 teacher position at the secondary level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide technical assistance and support to D/HH teams in instructional strategies and program
  interventions within general education and special education environments.Assist teachers in analyzing student data and designing differentiated instructional programs to meet the needs of all students.Provide high quality in-service opportunities to staff and teams on sign language and on relevant topics in deaf education and special education.Stay current on special education rules/regulations and program delivery methods.Work with teachers and administrators to obtain and/or develop curriculum materials for D/HH classrooms.Manage and implement program budget.Assign and coordinate sign language interpreter schedules.Respond to team requests, including providing information, assisting with curriculum/service delivery issues, and modeling conflict resolution strategies.Work with other educational agencies to develop a contract of service provision to D/HH students.Assist administrators with hiring and assigning staff for D/HH program.Be familiar with secondary transition issues.Ability to recruit high quality staff.Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the principal or designee.Teach and follow the recommended district student exit outcomes at each level and subject area.Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.Establish immediate and long range objectives which are in accord with district and building curricula.Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate student by making lessons interesting and challenging.Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.Evaluate individual student progress regularly and maintain records for report card and/or parent conference.Work collaboratively and cooperatively with building subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.Enlist the assistance of counselors, administration, and other support personnel where appropriate.Provide lesson plans for guest teacher.Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.Discipline student in a firm and controlled manner.Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.Enforce rules throughout the school.Demonstrate continued professional development.Develops rapport with students as individuals in a professional manner.Participates in extra-curricular responsibilities.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Current Washington state teaching certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
One (1) year experience working with students with hearing loss.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Respect Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through our annual recertification class.
Must stay current on amplification technology as well as research in Deaf Education and in general education.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Special education due process requirements and procedures
Fluent in Sign Language Systems (SEE, PSL, ASL)
Student needs for PreK-12
Community resources and programs available for students with hearing impairments.
The impact on families and students when there is a hearing impairment.
The development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and curriculum.
Current trends and practices in education
Instructional theory and its application
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:
Clearly communicate in sign language to students and parents
Be organized yet flexible in managing and coordinating programs in D/HH and in general education
Supervise classified staff (interpreters and/or paraeducators).
Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment to support students in meeting state standards.
Provide an enthusiastic and positive learning climate that promotes appropriate behavior and successful learning.
Use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software
Provide instructional leadership
Demonstrate excellent classroom and behavior management skills.
Demonstrate excellent consultation and teaming skills with specialists and general education teachers and staff
Work independently with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom
Apply current trends and practices in education
Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
Use technology to enhance instruction
Be fair and consistent with all students
Provide guidance and assistance to students
Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail with excellent time management, and research skills.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015
Updated Right Response language 07/2017

Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.