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Special Education Secondary Transition Teacher

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Special Education Teacher

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New Horizon School is seeking a special education teacher for the 2023 - 2024 school year. The new teacher must have empathy for and a genuine interest in developing positive education experiences for elementary, middle school, and/or high school students with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and executive function difficulties. Applicant must be prepared to teach math, reading, writing, and either social studies or science.

Qualifications

Valid Washington State teaching certificate required
Special Education endorsement required
Experience as a special education teacher or relevant role
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred

Desired Qualities

Compassionate, kind, and patient with students
Patience, perseverance, and professional work ethic
Resourceful, resilient, and excellent interpersonal skills

Salary
Per NHS salary schedule (dependent on experience and education)

Practical and theoretical knowledge about special education practices
Serve as IEP case manager for up to twelve students with individual needs
Teach small groups of students
Develop IEPs
Build rapport with students
Use digital tools and assistive technology to support student needs
Assess, track, and monitor student progress on IEP goals
Adapt and modify curriculum to accommodate individual student needs
Demonstrate positive communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrate effective organization and time-management skills
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills

Contact NHS to request employment application and disclosure forms, or download the forms here.

Submit completed application form, signed disclosure form, résumé, letter of inquiry, and teacher placement file. Three letters of recommendation and a list of references (with phone numbers and/or email addresses) may be submitted in lieu of placement file.

Contact
Mail, fax, or email all documents with signature to:

Marla Veliz, Administrator/CEO
New Horizon School
1111 S Carr Rd.
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-226-3717
Fax: 425-226-4605
Email: mveliz@new-horizon-school.org

Closing Dates
Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be kept on file for one calendar year.

High School Spanish Teacher

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New Horizon School is seeking a high school Spanish teacher for the 2023 -2024 school year. The new teacher must have interest in and desire to provide instruction in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish language to high school students with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and executive function difficulties. Applicant must be prepared to teach beginning and intermediate Spanish to small groups of students in Gr. 9-12 as well as other possible academic subjects such as math, reading, writing, social studies or science, to small skill groups of students in Gr. 4-12.

Valid Washington State teaching certificate required
Special Education endorsement preferred
Experience working with special education students or relevant role
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Spanish
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred

Compassionate, kind, and patient with students
Patience, perseverance, and professional work ethic
Resourceful, resilient, and excellent interpersonal skills

Per NHS salary schedule (dependent on experience and education)

Develop lesson plans and teach Spanish language to high schoolstudents in small groups (average class size of 6-7 students,maximum of 12 students)
Identify and utilize effective methods to teach Spanish grammar, conversational skills, and vocabulary
Interest in teaching the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries
Evaluate and report grades of all students in his/her classes
Build rapport with students
Use digital tools and assistive technology to support student needs
Adapt and modify curriculum to accommodate individual student needs
Demonstrate positive communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrate effective organization and time-management skills
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills

Contact NHS to request employment application and disclosure forms, or download the forms here.

Contact
Mail, fax, or email all documents with signature to:

Marla Veliz, Administrator/CEO
New Horizon School
1111 S Carr Rd.
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-226-3717
Fax: 425-226-4605
Email: mveliz@new-horizon-school.org

Closing Dates
Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be kept on file for one calendar year.

Special Education Secondary Transition Teacher

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New Horizon School is seeking a special education secondary transition educator for the 2023 - 2024 school year. The new teacher must have empathy for and a genuine interest in developing positive transition education experiences for students with Developmental Disabilities ages 18 and beyond.

Must be willing to instruct young adult students in transition planning, functional academics, self-determination/self-management, employment readiness, independent living, and social skills. Instruct young adult students in connecting with service agencies (such as DDA and DVR). Collaborate with community service agencies and supported employment service providers to develop volunteer, job shadowing, and/or work experiences for students. Attend transition meetings, transition fairs, agency workshops, and supported employment vendor seminars. Plan and participate in community based activities with young adult students.

Qualifications

Valid Washington State teaching certificate
Special Education endorsement preferred
Experience working with children or adults with Developmental Disabilities or other relevant role
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred

Salary
Per NHS salary schedule (dependent on experience and education)

Assist young adult students with Developmental Disabilities transition from high school and into employment and independent living
Plan and teach lessons and community-based secondary transition activities to support individual student needs
Adapt and modify curriculum to meet individual student needs
Assess and report student progress
Provide opportunities for students to practice and generalize skills to natural settings
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with various service agencies such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and supported employment providers
Work collaboratively with Seattle/Renton/Kent area programs of benefit to students with Developmental Disabilities
Teach students to use digital tools and assistive technologies
Create a learning environment that encourages positive social interactions, respect, and rapport
Consult with other teachers and therapists to plan for individual student needs, required modifications and accommodations, and use of assistive technology
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about current legislation, regulations, and ethical issues related to the provision of secondary transition educational services, including Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and American Disabilities Act (ADA)
Knowledge of or willingness to learn how to monitor student progress on IEPs, provide input into the development of IEPs, and participate in IEP and parent meetings

Contact NHS to request employment application and disclosure forms, or download the forms here.

Contact
Mail, fax, or email all documents with signature to:

Marla Veliz, Administrator/CEO
New Horizon School
1111 S Carr Rd.
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-226-3717
Fax: 425-226-4605
Email: mveliz@new-horizon-school.org

Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be kept on file for one calendar year.

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Special Education Secondary Transition Teacher

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