High School Teacher - Special Education RISE Program (Leave Replacement)

Job Descriptions - REA - Special Education - Adult Transition Program Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Adult Transition Program Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal or other identified administrator UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Renton Education Association (REA) PRIMARY PURPOSE: Applications are currently being accepted in the Renton School District for a Special Education Teacher in an adult transition program. This community-based program provides instruction and transitional services for students 18-21 who are in need of special education services to meet their IEP objectives. Services may range from students with moderate to severe disabilities. Categories of program service include Functional Living Skills. Services will be provided within community settings and vocational/prevocational placements, in order to meet least restrictive environment options for students. Program responsibilities will occur in the community work setting places during community access opportunities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Teach life skills to transition into community endeavors. Teach the adopted curriculum, if appropriate, and evaluate student progress toward attainment of learning objectives.
2. Establish and promote job development and community placements.
3. Coordinate and collaborate with outside agencies such as DVR, DDD, SSI, vendors, and Access.
4. Assess student's transition needs, including functional assessments.
5. Maintain records/files and meet timelines.
6. Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals supporting Professional Learning Communities.
7. Contribute to the orderly development and conduct of program learning activities and curriculum.
8. Provide differentiated instruction (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol: SIOP) for all students including special education and ELL.
9. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
10. Write and maintain accurate, complete, and correct records, including IEP's, as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
11. Write transition plans, record student progress and modify plans as needed.
12. Evaluate student work performance and/or adult living skills using a standardized or teacher made inventory.
13. Responsible for managing appropriate student behavior.
14. Teach daily living skills, including toileting, bathing, dressing and eating skills when appropriate.

Job Descriptions - REA - Special Education - Adult Transition Program Teacher

15. Communicate cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, supervisors, adult service agencies, community members and others to address individual needs
16. Maintain regular attendance; adhere to board policy and the mutually bargained leave and attendance terms as stated in the collective bargaining agreement.
17. Perform appropriate tasks as designated by the principal/program head or department head in relation to the responsibilities listed above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
18. Washington State Teaching Certificate. Endorsed certificates must be applicable to the assignment.
19. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with age appropriate students, with staff, and multicultural community.
20. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students.
21. Applicants with direct instruction, data collection, behavior management, analysis skills and classroom experience teaching life skills will be preferred.
22. Possess general knowledge and varied experience.
23. Demonstrated individual personal achievement(s).
24. Demonstrated interest in and evidence of continued personal and professional growth.
25. Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations. RELATIONSHIPS The teacher reports directly to the Principal of the school. The teacher collaborates with school and district leaders and staff in interpreting and executing the above responsibilities in addition to any other responsibilities that may be assigned. The teacher maintains appropriate contact with students, parents, community members and other district staff members. SALARY Salary is determined by placement on the District salary schedule, plus fringe benefits.