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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)

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.

Qualifications
  • 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
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)

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)