MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with special education endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Advocate for equity, inclusion and professional practices that ensure all students achieve at high levels.
• Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques for special populations.
• Knowledge of state/federal special education requirements and laws.
• Ability to develop annual appropriate Individual Education Plans.
• Knowledge of current state/ district assessments, and graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
• Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural, and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
• Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Skills in organizational techniques.
• District approved de-escalation and restraint training.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• Valid Washington State Special Education Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements per OSPI. 
• May require current First Aid and CPR certification and/or restraint certification.
• Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.