Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher 

Description 

The Lead Teacher/Coach will be assigned to a classroom with students and expected to teacher ½ day while directing staff to lead programming for the second half of the day. During the second half of the day, the Lead Teacher will be supporting and coaching teachers in their own classrooms, during planning periods, and in IEP meetings. The Lead Teacher will be the central warehouse of knowledge and expertise for all teachers to utilize for each of the three main departments (or programs) in the school: I Am I Can, Blended, and BASE. The Lead Teacher will also be the Department Chair for all BASE teachers in the company. This position requires OSPI special education certification or the ability to be certified. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• To stay abreast of the latest content and pedagogical trends in the area to 
• which assigned. 
• To observe team members on a regular basis to ensure that the goals of the department and the demands of the curriculum are being met. 
• To work closely with the School Leadership Team to articulate and enforce the company’s standards of curriculum and instruction. 
• To ensure meaningful and appropriate assessments are provided to students at assigned intervals, with data reviewed and used to inform instruction and student goals. 
• To oversee the regular evaluation and subsequent update of curriculum. 
• To work with the head of Training and Development to direct and train teachers on the school’s student management system and progress reporting. 
• To support teachers with writing, implementing, and evaluating IEP goals. 
• To be an exemplar for professional excellence and growth. 
• More as assigned by the principal 

Planning 

• To review, design and help teachers implement each department’s courses of study and curriculum maps. 
• To help prepare for and conduct bi-monthly Teacher/Related Services meetings. 
• To observe and meet with each teacher at least once/month. 
• To work with the School Leadership Team in planning in-service workshops based on the needs of the department, the school, and the company. 

• To review and update all monthly themes, priority standards, and curriculum maps with other Lead Teachers/Assistant Principals annually. 
• To work with staff to update student management systems, progress reports, and other grade report for teachers and related services to align with student’s IEP. 
• More as assigned by the principal. 

Management 

• To work closely with the School Leadership Team on all departmental, curricular, and staff matters. 
• To work with the School Leadership Team/Admissions to plan for student screenings. 
• To work closely with the School Leadership Team in the assignment of department members and students to appropriate classes. 
• To conduct a monthly review of program books, grade books, and progress reports of each member of the department before final review by the School Leadership Team, as necessary. 
• To audit and approve student grades, report cards, and progress reports regularly. 
• To evaluate teachers quarterly. 
• More as assigned by the principal. 

Requirements 

Requirements 

Special Education Teacher Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (required)  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (preferred) 
• Special Education certification (preferred), or willingness to obtain Special Education Certification 
• 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) 

Special Education Teacher Working Conditions 

• Location: Issaquah, WA 
• Monday – Friday / 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 
• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff 
• Candidates should be comfortable teaching online and in the school building 
• There is an Extended Year Program, so this position is 12 months 

Special Education Teacher Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures. 
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child. 

Benefits 

Benefits  

• Health insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Dental insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Referral program