Teacher, Resource, DI

Job Description

Application Requirement:
Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment – Prospective employees are expected to share the district’s commitment to eliminating racism, inequities, and institutional bias and be prepared to respond to the following request:

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This is a 0.4 FTE continuing contract resource teaching position at Discovery Elementary School. Anticipated hours are 8:15 am – 11:21 am.

Minimum requirements:

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

Position open until filled. For best consideration, apply by June 23rd.

Special Services Teacher

Plan, prepare and deliver a quality educational program based upon state standards, district curriculum, IEP goals, and effective instruction to students with diverse needs.

• Plan and provide clear, intentional, focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content, and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs to promote individual achievement.
• Implement effective teaching practices to facilitate achievement for each student.
• Use multiple student data elements to assess progress, modify instruction, and improve learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community to foster student success, meeting special education laws and policies.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment to promote effective behavior and success.
• Maintain and submit student progress records.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings (school, department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation, and placement) to address student goals and meet laws and policies.
• Maintain accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of, and skills in, using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of, and skills in, using formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to address a wide range of academic and social needs including at‑risk students, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet students’ developmental needs.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
• Organizational, time‑management, and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to strengthening job‑related competencies.

• Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Meet highly qualified requirements relative to assignment.

• Successful experience as a special education teacher preferred.
• Second language or language acquisition background preferred.
• Experience with student cultural and economic diversity preferred.

Occasionally – 1% – 33%
Frequently – 34% – 65%
Continually – 66% – 100%

• Standing, walking, crouching, stooping, twisting knees, twisting neck, climbing, handling/ grasping, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying, talking,…