Teacher - Special Education, Secondary Resource ELA Emphasis

Teacher - Special Education, Secondary Resource ELA Emphasis (JobID: 14450) Position Type: Certificated / Teacher - Special Education Date Posted: 6/25/2026 Location: SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: 07/05/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

A classroom teacher will create a class environment that fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; implements the district articulated curriculum; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general district guidelines; and provides effective instruction through appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to address specific educational needs for all students. The teacher will also communicate progress, expectations, and goals to students' parents, as well as administration. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework and professional growth activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current (or will be in place by start date) Washington State Teaching Certificate with following endorsement(s): SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students for the purpose of executing lessons and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Implements district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards and guidelines for the purpose of ensuring effective teaching and learning for all students. Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students. Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies for the purpose of meeting student needs toward readiness of successful learning to meet graduation standards. Provides on-going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitors students while using district/state assessment tools for the purpose of providing student progress, expectation and goals feedback to students, parents and administration. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment. Communicates positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians for the purpose of maintaining an open relationship designed to encourage student achievement through meaningful collaboration. Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work for the purpose of providing an effective school program. Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files for the purpose of state/federal law compliance. Attends and participates in all staff meetings and extracurricular activities as required or deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal for the purpose of continued professional growth and to remain current in techniques and methods of instruction. Collaborates with general education staff and specialists for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, and complying with special education requirements.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and understanding of IEPs, MDTs, and legal components surrounding Special Education. Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques. Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula. Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment. Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process. Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior. Skills in organizational techniques. Skill in reading, writing and oral communications. Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work. Ability to participate collaboratively in teams. Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills. Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.

LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff: may be exposed to infectious diseases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and operate a computer, as well as hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching throughout the day. The employee will use frequently use repetitive arm/hand motion and must occasionally lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may climb stairs or ride in elevators, depending on the worksite.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Moderate to loud noise levels.

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

WAGES AND BENEFITS

Salaries/Wages, Insurance, Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off or Vacation, Paid Holidays, Other Compensation.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bethel School District, WA