Certified Special Education Teacher (Issaquah, WA)

Gersh Autism Academy at Cougar Mountain located in Issaquah, WA is looking for a dedicated Certified Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for our students. Our class sizes are set at 6-8 students per teacher, in order to provide the most personalized learning experience for our students. Main responsibilities include instruction and daily communication with parents and students assigned to you in a school setting.

***Please note, Gersh is a year-round school program.

Special Education Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily instructional programs to drive superior student achievement through in school instruction.
• Communicate and interface with parents/caretakers to ensure their child’s successful participation.
• Teachers will access trainings to become familiar with specific software programs and tools used to instruct students and be prepared to utilize digital platforms and tools when applicable.
• Teachers will use motivational skills and strategies to encourage students to learn and keep them engaged in their own education via resources that are appropriate to use as teaching tools.
• Provide daily and weekly lessons plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
• Record daily attendance that will indicate the date, start and end times of classroom instruction.
• Complete required daily session notes that documents the implementation of the daily lesson plan which includes the objective, activity and measurable outcome.
• Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
• Update IEPs/goals as needed.
• Coach and mentor parents to assist and support their child in their daily learning.
• Prepare resources, lesson plans and materials.
• Monitor and document student participation.
• Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Education Teacher Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master's Degree (preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Special Education (preferred)
• Residency Teacher certification in WA (required)
• Special Education endorsement preferred
• Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities (preferred)
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (preferred)
• Experience in assessment and report writing (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures

• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday

• Ability to lift (at least 50–65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes

• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)

• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly

• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment

• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships

• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Special Education Teacher Working Conditions

• Location: Issaquah, WA
• Monday – Friday / 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
• School / Classroom setting

Benefits for Full Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

 ***Please note, salary is based on education/certification/years of experience! Range posted is for a WA Residency Certified Teacher.

Will consider WA Emergency Teacher Certification and WA Substitute Teacher Certification (Salary range $68,000-$69,000)

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