NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment

The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential.  Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:

Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.

 

 

Specific vacancies may include both full and part time, continuing and non-continuing positions.  Full time positions are 7.75 hours per day for 186 days and 3 extended days. In addition, Special Services teachers receive a yearly stipend of up to $1,800.

 

Interested applicants must follow the application procedures carefully.  Consideration will only be given to fully completed applications.  Applicants should indicate whether they are interested in full and/or part time.  

 

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Washington state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

 

Salary listed is for the 2023-2024 school year.

  

 

JOB TITLE:  SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER

 

JOB SUMMARY:   Plan, prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards, district curriculum, IEP goals, and effective instruction to students with diverse needs.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating achievement for each student.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction, and improving student learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement, and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation and placement.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively meet students’ developmental needs.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

 

EDUCATION: 

• Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Meet highly qualified requirements relative to assignment

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience as a special education teacher preferred
• Second language or language acquisition background preferred
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER

	Occasionally 1% - 33%	Frequently 34% - 65%	Continually 66% - 100%
Sitting		X
Standing		X
Walking		X
Crouching		X
Kneeling/Crawling		X
Stooping		X
Twisting Knees		X
Twisting Waist		X
Twisting Neck		X
Climbing	X
Balancing		X
Leg/Foot Use		X
Reaching		X
Handling/Grasping		X
Fingering/Feeling		X
Pushing/Pulling		X
Lifting/Carrying		X
Talking		X
Hearing			X
Vision			X
Near Acuity			X
Far Acuity			X
Depth Perception			X
Color Vision		X
Field of Vision			X
Smell		X
Work Outdoors	X
Work Indoors			X

 

 

Mukilteo 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 trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson(425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), MoosekerKW@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) AllenWR@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.