Autism Inclusion Teacher, Tier II (K-5) – Full-Time

Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennewick School District seeks a Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE CON) to provide direct instruction to K-5 students on the autism spectrum at Vista Elementary. The role emphasizes making learning safe, inclusive, and data-driven within both Tier II and general education settings.

The position requires a WA SPED certificate and CPI/first-aid readiness, with collaboration across staff, families, and administrators to support student progress and classroom safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Endorsement in Special Education.
• Satisfactory evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students with Autism.
• Prepare instructional materials for K-5.
• Participate in staff in-service training, meetings and behavioral program models.
• Maintain records for procedures and evaluation.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality of school information.
• Assist in supervision of students to promote a safe learning climate.
• Model professional behavior and trauma-informed practices.
• Use Make Your Day and ACES-informed strategies.
• Create schedules for Tier II students in K-5 and support gen. Ed classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers of Tier II students and train paraeducators.
• Observe students for triggers and self-regulation opportunities.

Skills

Multicultural experience

Tech literacy

Communication with stakeholders

De-escalation ability

Self-starter

Basic computer skills

First-aid willingness

CPI training willingness

Punctual attendance

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with SPED endorsement

Endorsement in Special Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position #VISS23515:Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE CON)(REPOST)
Posting Dates: 08/21/20026-09/02/2026(Or Until Filled)
Location:Vista Elementary

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit:www.ksd.org/jobs

**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**

Required Qualifications:

1. Valid Washington State teacher's certificatewith endorsement in Special Education

2. Endorsement in Special Education

3. Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Previous experience working in a multicultural setting

3. Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability toassiststudents with computer operations

4. Effectively communicates anddevelops relationship withstudents, teachers, administrators, parents and public.

5. Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.

6. Ability to de-escalate students when necessary.

7. Evidence of abilityto bea self-starter and proactive.

8. Able to use basic computer programs tomaintainrecords, entertimecardinformation and read and respond to email.

9. Willing to become first-aid certified if required.

10. Willing to become CPI trained.

11. Punctual andconsistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities:

The Teacher in this position will:

1. Provide instruction to students with Autism.

2. Prepare instructional materials for K-5

3. Participate in staff in-service training, meetings, activities and Make Your Day behavior model.

4. Maintain records as necessary for efficient procedures and evaluation.

5. Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school-related information.

6. Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate in and around the building.

7. Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.

8. Use Make Your Day when appropriate and trauma informed practices.

9. Strive to be student trauma (ACES) informed.

10. Use the both push-in modelandpull-out model when necessary.

11. Create schedules for students K-5 to be in Tier ll classroom and provide necessary support when students are in gen. ed. classrooms.

12. Work with teachers who will have the Tier ll students in their classroom.

13. Provide training andsupport for paraeducators toensure students are learning academics while teaching behavioral/social skills.

14. Observe students in the classroom setting to look for triggers, opportunities to self-regulate, etc.

15. Willing to do home visits.

16. Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility and human sensitivity.

17. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.

18. Evidence of ability toestablishandmaintaina tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.

19. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professionalmanner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

1. Prepare lessons and provide instruction using direct instruction materials and other appropriate intervention techniques k-5.

2.Provide an effective program of instruction in accordance with curriculum and consistent with physical limitations of the location provided and needs and capabilities of individual or student groups involved.

3.Provide effectivestrategies for students on the Autism spectrum.

4.Create a safeenvironment for staff and students.

5. Maintain all records according to specified timelines and SPED program requirements.

6. Regularly attend district levelTier ll meetings.

7. Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings as scheduled.

8. Assist in the selection of supplemental materials and equipment.

9. Supervise paraeducators assigned to work with both in the Tier ll classroom as well as in the gen. ed classrooms.

10. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with staff members.

11. Encourage parent involvement,participate in parent/teacher conferences, and create and maintain good relationships with parents.

12. Assist in all applicable assessment sessions throughout the school year.

13. Prepare progress reports.

14. Required academic skills toassiststudents (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies).

15. Must uphold board policies and follow administrativeprocedures.

16. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

17. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed bybuilding principal and district level staff.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to100 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F + when students arrive and when they leave. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure: In-District staffmust complete an internal online application by10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date.In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.

Out-of-District applicantsmust complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504,Title IX: BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4^thAve.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Email Address:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

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Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^thAvenue

Kennewick, WA 99336