Special Education Teacher
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Commencement Bay Elementary
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- You believe in the power of teamwork and want to work in a collaborative school community where team members support one another, whether it’s sharing ideas, teaming up on parent communication, or ste
- You are excited by the idea of delivering rigorous and engaging content to scholars by leveraging high-quality curriculum and teaching resources.
- You enjoy opportunities to share your voice on how to improve our scholars’ experience through dynamic and ongoing input cycles facilitated by school & network leaders.
- You are aligned with Impact Public Schools’ values and share an unwavering belief that every child, regardless of their identity and needs, can thrive and meet ambitious goals.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Nice to have
- 1+ years experience delivering rigorous and engaging instruction in a K-12 setting
- English Language Learner Endorsement
Full description
POSITION: Special Education Teacher
TYPE: School-based
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for early and elementary education positions
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $74,711-$102,416 (annualized) based on aligned experience up to 9 years
STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: Start date will be determined as part of the offer process
REPORTS TO: School Principal or their designee
Who You Are
- You believe in the power of teamwork and want to work in a collaborative school community where team members support one another, whether it’s sharing ideas, teaming up on parent communication, or stepping in to help a colleague in need.
- You are excited by the idea of delivering rigorous and engaging content to scholars by leveraging high-quality curriculum and teaching resources.
- You enjoy opportunities to share your voice on how to improve our scholars’ experience through dynamic and ongoing input cycles facilitated by school & network leaders.
- You are aligned with Impact Public Schools’ values and share an unwavering belief that every child, regardless of their identity and needs, can thrive and meet ambitious goals.
Core Job FunctionsDeliver Student Special Education Services
- Instructional Strategies
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
- Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with their IEP, maintaining compliance with Impact policy and procedure.