Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher; FTE Con Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 23308: Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

23308:
Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Location: Kennewick – Kennewick Vista Elementary, Kennewick, Washington

Job : 5799819

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position #VISS
23308:
Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE Con). The Teacher in this position will provide instruction to students with Autism, prepare instructional materials for K-5, participate in staff in‑service training, maintain records, uphold confidentiality, supervise and support students, and model appropriate behavior. The role includes using both push-in and pull-out models, creating schedules, collaborating with grade‑level teachers, providing training to para educators, observing classroom triggers, performing home visits, and ensuring safety and positive learning climate.

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COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Required Qualifications

Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsement in Special Education
Endorsement in Special Education
Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous experience working in a multicultural setting
Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability to assist students with computer operations
Effective communication with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the public
Ability to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities
Ability to de-escalate students when necessary
Evidence of being a self-starter and proactive
Proficiency with basic computer programs for record-keeping and email
Willingness to become first‑aid certified if required
Willingness to become CPI trained
Punctual and consistent attendance

Job Responsibilities

Provide instruction to students with Autism.

Prepare instructional materials for K-5.

Participate in staff in‑service training, meetings, activities, and Make Your Day behavior model.

Maintain records for efficient procedures and evaluation.

Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school‑related information.

Assist in supervision and control of students to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.

Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.

Use Make Your Day and trauma‑informed practices when appropriate.

Strive to be student trauma (ACES) informed.

Use both push‑in and pull‑out models when necessary.

Create schedules for students K-5 to be in Tier II classroom and provide support when students are in general‑ed classrooms.

Work with teachers who will have the Tier II students in their classroom.

Provide training and support for para educators to ensure students are learning academics while teaching behavioral/social skills.

Observe students in the classroom setting to look for triggers, opportunities to self‑regulate, etc.

Willing to do home visits.

Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility, and human sensitivity.

Evidence of ability to assess and correct safety issues.

Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management.

Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward teamwork, pride in service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Mobility: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk for prolonged periods, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, type, and reach.

Sense: The employee must be able to talk, hear conversations, communicate effectively in person and over the telephone, taste, and smell. Vision abilities required include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Lifting: The employee must be able to…