Special Education Teacher - Resource Program; RSP - Secondary

Position: Special Education Teacher - Resource Support Program (RSP) - Secondary

Position Type:

* 25-26 Certificated Openings/ Special Education - Secondary

Date Posted:
3/5/2025

Date Available:

09/02/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
A resource support program (RSP) teacher works with identified special education students who may receive services in the special education and or general education settings. The RSP teacher, in collaboration with the general education teachers design and implement services to meet the needs of the students with a variety of disabilities such as autism, cognitive deficits, behavioral disabilities, and specific learning disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Develop and maintain compliant individual education plans (IEPs) and other compliance documents.
• Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming to provide access to a student’s least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Provide interventions and systematic purposeful instruction at students’ instructional levels, linking district initiatives and grade level expectations to IEPs.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to address students’ instructional needs in order to support further involvement in core instruction.
• Design and implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation.
• Collect and utilize data and frequent ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions or revisions.
• Design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Train and supervise para educators.
• Provide individualized inclusion opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

A current Washington state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Training or experience in serving students with mild to moderate disabilities
Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
Training and/or experience teaching students who have been impacted by trauma and neglect
Bilingual

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Washington state driver’s license and proof of insurance
Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card within 90 days of employment. District approved courses must include hands-on and written exam.
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class (Elementary level RSP only)

KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Computer systems and various software programs
Evidence-based classroom and behavior management practices

ABILITY TO:
Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for students
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, and community members
Skill in operating a computer and ability to learn and use various software programs
Work effectively under varying levels of pressure
Intervene in situations of imminent likelihood of serious harm using district approved Right Response techniques, including de-escalation strategies and restraint when needed
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications
Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and community members in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and…