Teacher - Special Education - Resource Room

Teacher
- Special Education
- Resource Room

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

2026/2027 School Year

Mead High School, Mead WA, Spokane, Washington

Special Education Teacher
- Resource Room (1.0 FTE/Continuing)

M-F, 7:20 am - 2:50 pm

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

JOB SUMMARY: 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 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 modifications/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 large and small group and individualized instruction 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 their use.
• Observe and evaluate students’ 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 related 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, 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…