Special Education Teacher - Behavior Classroom at Patrick Lynch Elementary School

Special Education Teacher – Supported Behavior Classroom at Patrick Lynch Elementary School

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Jul 12, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time) | Posted:
Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
Aug 26, 2026

LOCATION:

Patrick Lynch Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 (8 hours a day)

WORK HOURS:

8:00am - 4:00pm

CONTRACT DAYS: 192

SALARY: $53,049 - $106,098 Annually

BENEFITS: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

NOTE:

Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist positions are eligible for a $2,000 annual stipend.

The position of Teacher – Special Education (Supported Behavior Classroom) is for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics, behavior and social skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting and providing specially designed instruction and through treatment goals as outlined by Trillium mental health staff; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and Trillium staff for the purpose of improving student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum;
• Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students;
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers’ expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals in the home environment;
• Evaluate students’ abilities in basic academics and behavior for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning/behavior disorders, development of behavior intervention plans and/or student progress;
• Assess students’ social and academic needs for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program;
• Develop IEPs based upon students’ assessments and classroom performance in accordance with state and district guidelines;
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academic subject areas and social/behavioral/interpersonal skills;
• Develop/modify or adapt individualized lessons/strategies as needed for individual students;
• Manage student behavior as outlined in classroom procedures and individual behavior support plans for the purpose of teaching positive replacement behaviors and providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
• Participate in a variety of meetings which involve students with IEPs (i.e. team planning, functional behavior assessment, eligibility);
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades, attendance, and behavioral data) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress.

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations;
• Administer medication, first aid, and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students;
• Apply strategies of non-violent Crisis Intervention as may be required for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e. supervision of specially designed instruction);
• Direct educational assistant activities including schedules, lesson plans and data collection.
• Read and implement appropriate program materials (Special Education Handbook);
• Maintain training and certification in non-violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and other trainings as determined necessary for the job.

Experience Preferred:
Prior job related experience.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

• Skills in planning, developing, and implementing curriculum appropriate to the handicapped learner and assisting disabled…