Biology teacher Jobs in Spokane, WA

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher who is interested in developing the special curricular trajectory and goal management for each student as well as overseeing and training staff to the student’s goal procedures while rr to the Site Director. We offer a small, collaborative, and caring group of caring and nerdy individuals where we support one another to provide excellent services for each client we serve. Our mission is to raise the standard of Special Education in our community!

Full-time, 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, year round school setting This is NOT a remote position Benefits At LLC, we share a nerdy sense of humor but cultivate employee feedback about the work environment in order to continuously grow.

We offer free snacks and meals in our employee kitchen.

We participate in local and state events whenever we can.

We do continuous training with our staff and have dedicated one day a month as well as half-day Fridays to education and professional development. • Relocation assistance negotiable • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule • Quarterly bonus performance-based bonus • Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan • Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance at the manager level benefit • Paid time off package in addition to paid school closure weeks and holidays • Expenses & mileage paid • Discount with Mary Baldwin University for additional education opportunities • Support for engagement in professional development activities including attending conference in Applied Behavior Analysis and completing CEU's for maintaining BCBA certification and LBA licensure. • Opportunity to work with university faculty and graduate students pursuing a variety of research interests • Employee recognition “kudos” through Bonusly that you give and get! • Ongoing training and development of admin and staff • Well-supported, conservative case load Duties:

• • Staff o Professional development o Delegation to Lead Techs and Behavior Technicians o Collaboration with BCBA on all student objectives and documents • Student o Identifying individual needs o Creating a supportive and effective learning environment o Ensuring accommodations o Preparing lessons and resources o Developing and maintain IEP documentation o Assessing student performance o Teacher of record o Physical Management • Facility o Updating parents on student progress o Researching curriculum o Assisting with cleaning tasks As well as other duties as assigned.
• Requirements Effective oral and written communication skills Effective organizational skills Good public relations skills Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations Ability to define and solve practical problems Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults.

Follows the appropriate chain of command Responds appropriately to feedback Maintains professional boundaries Maintains student dignity Minimum Qualifications • Must have a Masters degree • Must hold or qualify for a Washington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement. • Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification • Training or willingness to be trained in QBS Safety Care de-escalation and crisis management techniques including physical management / restraint & isolation procedures Physical requirements Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly Defined as:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence.
• This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22.
• Physical response may include evasion, and/or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety.

These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safely. Other requirements Criminal background clearance or formal exception Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance Equipment Used Children’s toys and educational materials Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds Working Environment Noise Conditions:

• exposed to moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipment Heat/Cold: may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions, and occasionally five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditions Injury exposure: position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student therefore may present conditions for injury Environmental Exposures: potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; thereby, potentially at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens Powered by JazzHR