POSITION POSTING

The Moses Lake School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Teacher for the High School Summer Program. Submit online application with all required documentation.

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Summer Program Dates: June 13-July 18 (No school June 19 & July 4)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Washington State teacher certification with Special Education endorsement.
2. Successful teaching experience in secondary Special Education using APEX/Odysseyware.
3. Understanding of Washington state standards and HSPE preparation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Coursework/experience that meets WAC and ESSA requirements that will allow candidate(s) to teach high school students.
2. Middle School and/or High School teaching experience.
3. Experience working with IEPs.
4. Bilingual preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work effectively with high-risk, low achieving students in all academic areas.
2. Ability to manage classroom using a variety of techniques.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
4. Ability to motivate students using a variety of techniques.
5. Exhibited organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
6. Knowledge and/or experience using technology as a tool for learning and data collection
7. Knowledge of multi-level, multi-discipline curriculum.
8. Experience with student discipline.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist below-grade-level and/or students at risk of graduating maintain and improve academic skills and credits in a credit retrieval program.
2. Plan and develop student learning plans for the summer program.
3. Maintain student progress reports and records.
4. Supervise nonacademic time.
5. Provide instructional leadership; work to improve student learning for all students.
6. Implement and follow district behavior plan; manage classroom behavior and discipline and report as necessary.
7. Attend curriculum training sessions/offerings as necessary.
8. Demonstrate excellent attendance.
9. Articulate and support the mission, vision, core principles, and policies of the Moses Lake School District.
10. Other duties as assigned.
    
    

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org