Primary Life Skills Program Teacher

• Position Type:
  Certificated:
  Elementary School Teaching / Special Education Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Orting Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/25/2026

For first consideration, please apply by Tuesday, June 11th, 2026.

Special Education Resource Teacher

The certificated staff member will work under the direction of the Building Principal and the Executive Director for Student Support Services in cooperation with general and special education staff, to develop and coordinate instructional programs that meet the needs of special education students with an emphasis on closing the achievement gap in reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Understand and support the educational environment and the District's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Implement principles and practices of effective leadership and research-based best practices.
• Facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests, values, and needs.
• Participate as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars that may involve a wide range of issues such as goals attainment, problem resolution, and District operations for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
• Recommend solutions to a wide variety of issues for the purpose of addressing the short and long-term needs of the District.

Work individually and in small groups with students who may be considered in need of specially designed instruction in reading, written language, mathematics, behavior, and social/communication skills.

• Case management for students identified as eligible for special education.
• Development of Individualized Education Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and all accommodations and modifications necessary for implementation of the IEP within the general education setting to the greatest extent possible.
• Implementation of services aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards, as well as the provision of appropriate lessons and activities.
• Responsibility to provide a classroom setting conducive to productive instruction of special education students.
• Particular emphasis will be placed upon establishing and maintaining opportunities for inclusion and daily interaction within the least restrictive environment for each student.
• Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation training and the ability to use trained physical safety and intervention techniques in the event of student behavior that poses imminent likelihood of serious harm.
• Provide physical assistance to students, such as lifting and positioning.
• Assist students with toileting, which may include diapering; attend to the personal hygiene needs of students.
• Serve as a resource person for staff and administration in working with students.
• Consult with teachers and related services staff regarding appropriate interventions for students.
• Consult with individual teachers in developing appropriate accommodations and modifications for work in the general education classroom with identified students.
• Monitors and directs Para‑educators assigned to work with students under teacher's immediate responsibility.
• Provide training to parents as needed.
• Conferences with families and teachers.
• Make home visits and contacts as needed.
• Maintain appropriate data, records, interventions, and summaries of student plans.
• Track communications with staff and families.
• Provide observational and assessment data for school conferences regarding students.
• Perform related other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and application of quality classroom-based assessment practices.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and intervention strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction.
• Knowledge of state learning standards, district targets, assessments, etc.
• Skills in classroom management and organizational techniques.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and direct support personnel.
• Ability to be a self‑starter and possess proven leadership experiences with adults and students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
• Ability to comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process.
• Ability to learn and promote innovative ideas and skills, and to collaboratively solve problems.
• Ability to maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to provide an exceptional educational experience to all students.
• Ability to use conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to provide clear and focused instruction, and…