Special Education Teacher – Unique Opportunity

Special Education Teacher – Madrona Day Treatment.

As a Special Education Teacher for Kitsap Mental Health Services, you will have a unique opportunity to truly make a difference in our community. You will provide ongoing, individually tailored educational services for students enrolled in the Day Treatment program. To provide assistance in the implementation of the classroom programming, and participate as a multidisciplinary treatment team member. We’re looking for a talented teacher with experience working with children with emotional and/or behavioral disorders and their families.

WHAT YOULL DO

1. Develop and implement an Individualized Educational Plan for each student. Include curriculum plans with appropriate levels of remediation in core subject areas, behavioral targets, and proposed outcomes necessary for the transition.  Review and amend the IEP for each client as appropriate and on a timely basis.
2. Develop, implement, and teach academic curriculum and activities to support IEP needs for each student in an accurate and timely manner.  Lead academic groups, lessons, and activities for students.
3. In collaboration with other treatment team members, assist in the development of an individual treatment/behavior plan for students enrolled in the Day Treatment program. Assist in the implementation of behavioral/intervention plans as outlined in the treatment plan.
4. Assist the treatment team in meeting students social, emotional, and developmental needs by providing a positive, structured, and therapeutic environment. Work with other team members to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and therapeutic environment.
5. In the event of an absence, ensure that appropriate educational materials and instructions are available to the day treatment staff.
6. Support the treatment team in the coordination and preparation of materials needed for the transition of students in and out of the day treatment program. Attend transition meetings as appropriate.
7. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KMHS programs, school district personnel, and other public or private agencies in order to provide a level of care that is essential for our day treatment students.
8. Participate in any meetings, case consultations, program staff meetings, and admission/discharge planning meetings as necessary.
9. Drive and transport clients for daily school activities, field trips, or other activities as necessary.
10. In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• 19+ days of PTO and 8 paid holidays your first year
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative
• Loan Forgiveness, training, and extensive education available
• Advancement opportunities available within the agency
• Free Employee Assistance Program and parking
• Full Time and Part Time positions along with professional advancement available

WHO WE ARE

The grass really is greener on our side of the water!  Come join us on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, where scenic vistas, outdoor activities, and historic towns offer many options for exploration just across Puget Sound from Seattle.  Residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried, affordable lifestyle, along with the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds. Seattle is a water commute away via fast ferry passenger service or the WA State Ferries, and Tacoma is a modest highway drive.  To learn more, check out www.visitkitsap.com.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization filled with compassionate people doing important work. Weve been transforming lives and our community since 1978, helping our neighbors with mental and behavioral health challenges to achieve healthy, productive lives.  As one of the largest non-profit employers in Kitsap County, our 500+ employees provide a comprehensive range of services to over 6500 children, youth, adults, and families annually.

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Special Education required. 
• Certification in special education in Washington State required.  Certification in elementary education preferred. 
• Experience working with children with emotional and/or behavioral disorders and their families strongly preferred. 
• Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program preferred.  Ability to develop Individualized Educational Plans. 
• Ability to administer, score, and interpret achievement and diagnostic tests.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Current drivers license and valid insurance required. Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children are required to go through FBI fingerprinting. 

WEVE GOT YOU COVERED

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Work/life balance
• The opportunity to make a positive difference!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.