Temporary Special Education Resource Teacher- Lintott Elementary

Posting Information

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Temporary Special Education Resource Room Teacher at James Lintott Elementary for the 2026/27 school year only. The position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by May 22, 2026. Anticipated start date:
September 1, 2026.

• Letter of Interest including how the candidate meets the qualifications
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Valid Washington State Certificate

The Special Education Teacher facilitates Special Education student success in pre‑academics/academics, interpersonal skills and activities of functional daily living through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching, as well as student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of student; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress expectations, goals, etc.

• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Instructs student in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Centers instruction on high expectations for student achievement.
• Provides clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum.
• Recognizes individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student's social needs (behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Develops, monitors and evaluates specially designed instructional programs for the students on his/her caseload.
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.
• Directs educational assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Demonstrates effective teaching practices.
• Uses multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills through a defined course of study.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects are being worked on simultaneously.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents and the school community.
• Exhibits collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students.
• Administers medication, first aid and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students.
• Meets and confers with colleagues…