Teacher - Special Education - Resource Room

December 9, 2025

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

2025/2026 School Year

Special Services/Mead Learning Options

Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

1.0 FTE/Continuing

* As with all Special Services postings, duties, hours and location are dependent upon program and student needs.

Educate students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data.

• Implement the educational program, comprehensive related services and accommodations and modifications as outlined in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Participate in the development and review of IEPs, including writing goals and objectives for identified needs using standardized and classroom based assessment data.
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modification/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives.
• Act as case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team.
• Utilize para educators as part of a team by providing training, management, direction, and support.
• Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Special Education Law.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills.
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
• Provide opportunities for students to self reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate prior to first contracted day.

• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills with parents, colleagues and administration.
• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self‑assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data‑driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to ongoing professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

• Has training or experience with Balanced Literacy, Modifying Curriculum, Social/Adaptive Skills Training, Writing Social Stories, Right Response, Crisis Cycle, Six Traits, and Appropriate Assessments (e.g., MSP, QRI, Running Records, and Dibels).
• Ability to determine and design interventions using a…