Dynamic Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Manitou (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools seeks an energetic educator to foster student growth in a dynamic classroom setting. You will design engaging lessons, manage classroom behavior, and tailor instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities include assessing student progress, communicating with families, and aligning instruction with district standards and state requirements. This role emphasizes collaboration with staff and ongoing professional development within a 182-day school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or relevant field.
• Teaching endorsement or eligible for licensure in Washington State.
• Proven ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide students with learning activities and a classroom environment.
• Assess student growth and provide progress reports and grades.
• Promote district educational goals and policies.
• Deliver differentiated instruction and establish clear objectives for lessons.
• Communicate with students, parents and staff to support achievement.
• Maintain records and use data to inform instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with teaching endorsement

Washington State teaching certificate or eligible

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools seeks an energetic educator to foster student growth in a dynamic classroom setting. You will design engaging lessons, manage classroom behavior, and tailor instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities include assessing student progress, communicating with families, and aligning instruction with district standards and state requirements. This role emphasizes collaboration with staff and ongoing professional development within a 182-day school year.