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 TeacherQualifications- 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 EmployeesGersh 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)The pay range for this role is:
81,000 - 83,500 USD per year (Cougar Mountain)
