Teacher Special Special Education

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

September 1, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 7.5

Salary Level: Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range is $73,549 (BA+0 step
1) through $144,248 (MA+90 step 20)

Union/Days per year:
Teacher, 182 workdays, 10-month

Benefits:
This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Under the immediate direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education and Building Principal, this position provides the necessary knowledge and guidance in the planning, coordination and implementation of Student Services programming, special projects or other duties directly related to this position description. Essential Job Functions include:

• Promotes the ongoing growth and development of staff in the District's Special Education projects or programs.
• Identifies, encourages and provides on-site staff development and instructional coaching support to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the accountability aspects toward a high performing program.
• Facilitates and maintains communication between District, building teams team, families, and school staff regarding information about the assigned Student Services provision of services, projects, or programs.
• Represents the District, Special Education and school site(s) as necessary and provides knowledge and guidance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the particular assignment.
• Plans and facilitates necessary meetings as related to specific assignment(s).
• Responsible to support teams to develop and implement special education programming, including IEP programming development, as assigned by Special Education administrative team.
• Motivates project/program participants to develop skills and attitudes that foster success.
• Provides Special Education staff and families information for applicable resources to ensure programming meet the specialized need of students.
• Assists the teachers in maintaining a classroom atmosphere/environment conducive to learning and highest student achievement.
• Provides instructional support to the school community in the full implementation of the assigned projects or programs.
• Collaborates in the development and facilitation of professional development training and activities.
• Keeps abreast of current research applicable to the assigned projects or programs.
• Ensures compliance with District, State, and Federal requirements for timelines, documentation, and programming.

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Duties include:

• Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities, workshops and conferences as needed or as assigned.
• Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and in-person presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

Conditions include:

• Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to attend meetings beyond regular work hours; occasionally required to work an extended workday and required to travel to District and community sites; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement and five years successful teaching experience; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Master's degree preferred in Special Education or related field. Licenses/Special Requirements Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. Valid Washington State teaching certificate or ESA certificate.

Valid Washington State driver's license. Special Education endorsement. Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
• Skill in classroom management.
• Skill in handling student discipline.
• Effective time management and priority-setting skills.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
• Skill in training and making presentations.
• Ability to bring about consensus to develop a school vision and mission for assigned projects or programs.
• Ability to serve as a role model for staff.
• Ability to participate as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
• Ability as a communicator.
• Ability to motivate and interact with teachers, principals and other administrators.
• Ability to coordinate activities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain good follow-through procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a…