Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher (RES)

Anova Education; Granger (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education seeks a dedicated Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the Granger School District #204, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should hold Washington state certification with a special education endorsement, and coursework related to the assignment. Responsibilities include providing instruction and accommodations for students with disabilities, writing IEPs, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and requires bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must have a Washington state certification and special education endorsement.
• Dual endorsement with counseling and/or vocational education preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for students with disabilities.
• Write IEPs and mandated paperwork within the appropriate timeframe.
• Maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Special Education Endorsement

Criminal History Check

Education

Washington state certification

Tools

Google Suite

Qmlativ

IEP management system

Job description

Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

This position will commence with the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in August 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: Washington state certification; special education endorsement in teaching area as required; dual endorsement with counseling and/or vocational education preferred; course work and/or experience appropriate to assignment. Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Building principal

SUPERVISES: Students with disabilities and classroom para educator(s) as assigned.

JOB GOAL: To provide the instruction and/or accommodation necessary for students with disabilities and receive a FREE and appropriate education in the school setting.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
2. Maintains forms and procedures required by special education regulations and/or by the Director of Special Education.
3. Assess students’ academic, social, and/or life skills needs using standardized instruments appropriate curriculum based measures, and/or district-wide assessments.
4. Makes program and accommodation recommendations based on assessment results.
5. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
6. Writes IEPs and mandated paperwork within appropriate timeframe; schedules and attends IEP meetings.
7. Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
8. Implement an evaluation system to measure student performance.
9. Teaches to objectives; and maintains necessary tracking information to demonstrate student progress toward objectives.
10. Provide consultation and support services to students in large classroom environment.
11. Modify instructional materials and instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and to create an education environment conducive to learning.
12. Remain knowledgeable about the regular curriculum in grades level of students being taught.
13. Provides a variety of experiences so that students may develop their skills and understandings through academic, social, and vocational classes.
14. Participates in in-services and staff meetings as required.
15. Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners.
16. Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
17. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.
18. Demonstrate computer literacy (e.g., familiarity with Google Suite, Qmlativ, IEP management system, etc.).
19. Teach students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
20. Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives.
21. Carries out student discipline in accordance with district policy, disciplinary guidelines, and the student rights and responsibility code.
22. Is responsible for updating inventories and for turning in the end-of-year reports.
23. Communicates and cooperates with professional peers and administration. Works within integrated settings when appropriate.
24. Performs such other duties as may be required of the position or assigned by the administration to fulfill the mission and roll of the school and community.
25. Be able to perform job tasks as follows:

• Lift and carry 10-50 pounds frequently.
• Assist with lifting over 50 lbs. frequently
• Provide care to clients in toileting
• Requires transferring weight skills.
• Use restraint techniques with clients when necessary.
• Be able to bend, kneel, squat, twist, turn and extend arm use involving various weights frequently.
• Be on feet the majority of the work shift.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

LIMIT OF AUTHORITY: Has authority over students and classroom para educator(s) as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contractual agreement in accordance with WAC parameters of state laws and negotiated agreement, the individual contract, district rules and regulations, and administrative directives.

LENGTH: 180 day work year

SCHEDULE: 7:30am-3:00pm

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by the Board of Directors, state law, local board policy, and the collective bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION: At least annually on/before May 1st by the building principal and/or the Director of Special Education. New or probationary employees are evaluated more often as per state law, WAC’s, GEA contract, and district policy.

Revised: 7-23-12;4/2023