Special Education Resource Teacher Pool Job Olympia area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 1.0 Special Education Resource Teacher - Nisqually Middle School (Pool of 2)

Resource Teacher

Employment Begins: 2026-27 School Year

Internal Applicants Only

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated teaching positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Teachers assigned to the position description will perform as a specialist and lead teacher in specifically assigned content areas and/or grade levels.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and teacher and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:
Position Summary

The teacher serves as a teacher leader and specialist in math, reading, writing, or other specialized content area. As a leader and specialist, the teacher works with, coaches, and trains other teachers and support staff in identifying, developing, and applying assessment and instructional intervention strategies designed to improve student learning in specific areas. Resources teachers may be assigned a specific classroom assignment in addition to the resource teacher role.

As a resource teacher, the teacher may work in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team teaching settings. Resource teachers share in the responsibility for student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.

The District represents a diverse community with a population of more than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work

The teacher works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The teacher's work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Part

III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following:

The resource teacher collaborates with and coaches assigned classroom teachers in planning for specific student learning outcomes based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student's current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress. The assessment of student needs includes the use of district approved assessment tools and strategies in addition to the teachers own professional practice.

The teacher leads or assists in identifying and in complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements. Resource teachers may, as needed, conduct classroom instruction either for direct learning by students or for demonstrating effective intervention and teaching practices for classroom teachers.

The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices, and developing and implementing best practices.

The teacher assist teachers in using research-based instructional and learning strategies and content specific differentiated instruction in assisting teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons and individual student success.

The teacher develops, obtains, maintains and provides student data related to the specific content area(s). The teacher provides leadership in assessing the data on a school-wide basis to participate in and support the school improvement plan.

The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities including the preparation of IEP's in the case of students with special needs.

The teacher will actively participate as an advisor, resource specialist, and facilitator in faculty, grade level, department, and/or professional learning community meetings.

The teacher is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the teacher suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure. The teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students.

The teacher assists in the…