Special Education HSLS​/Resource Teacher - Horizons Elementary; Internal

Special Education HSLS/Resource Teacher – Horizons Elementary (Internal Applicants Only)

Employment Begins: 2026-27 school year

Internal Applicants Only

The teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. The teacher may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational settings, including Life Skills, Behavior Development, Structured Communications, and Learning Resource/Support. Primary responsibilities include student safety, collaboration, and attention to each student’s readiness to learn, including guidance, discipline, and welfare.

The district serves a diverse community (approximately 40% students from diverse backgrounds) and seeks an individual who has experience working with culturally diverse families and communities and demonstrates a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication.

• Plan for student success based on assessed needs, data, and information to set learning goals and assess progress using district approved assessment tools.
• Collaborate in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, multidisciplinary teams, and others to address student needs and develop effective teaching practices.
• Conduct lesson planning consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice, using research‑based instructional strategies.
• Maintain grading and evaluation consistent with policy, and communicate results to students and parents, including electronic grade system posting.
• Integrate district approved technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and record‑keeping, including IEP preparation.
• Create and maintain classroom management practices that engage students and enforce discipline procedures.
• Participate in faculty, grade level, department, and curriculum meetings; assist in building efforts and support the school vision.
• Monitor student safety, including early intervention for bullying, harassment, depression, or academic failure, and report concerns to appropriate staff.
• Supervise students during school activities and events, intervening as needed and ensuring a safe environment.
• Plan reflection time on professional practice, establish a growth plan, and review annually with the administrator.
• Follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Use varied educational/developmental assessment instruments, including Woodcock‑Johnson tools.
• Experience working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Successful completion of a teacher certification program and valid Washington state certification(s) and/or endorsement(s).
• Commitment to meet highly qualified criteria, including praxis requirements.
• Teaching experience or potential to teach effectively in a special education environment, with knowledge of IDEA and 504 procedures.
• Strong communication skills with parents, students, and staff.
• Collaboration, teaming, and participation in a professional learning community.
• Classroom management skills to achieve acceptable student behavior.
• Knowledge of assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development for curriculum selection.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Technology proficiency to aid instruction, assessment, and learning.
• Evidence of continuous professional learning and commitment to growth opportunities.

• VOICE Program: Conduct vocational interest and aptitude assessments; implement academic, physical, self‑help, leisure/recreation, social/emotional and pre‑vocational programs; coordinate community based work and travel programs; collaborate with adult service providers.
• Early Intervention Program: Participate in transition activities between early interventions and pre‑school placements; develop Individual Family Service Plans; provide direct or consultative services to assist parents with behavioral, adaptive, and communication needs.
• Visually Impaired: Teach pre‑Braille…