Impactful Special Education Teacher – Extended Resource

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education classroom teacher to join the Extended Resource service pathway. You will design and implement instruction, adapt plans to meet diverse student needs, and collaborate with families and specialists to support progress.

You will follow district guidelines and state special education rules, maintaining a positive learning environment, evaluating progress, and guiding students toward achievement within their IEPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system; and teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques.
• Additional academic preparation or professional experience may be required for specific programs (e.g., working with bilingual students, transitioning to regular classrooms, multi-level open-concept classes, behavior change programs).
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement; some positions may require First Aid and CPR certification; some require a valid WA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to learning; plans instructional program to meet individual student needs; prepares individual student lesson plans; adapts programs as necessary.
• Uses appropriate instructional methods and materials; implements objectives; participates in in-service training for professional growth.
• Establishes classroom policies; provides guidance and discipline to meet achievement standards; makes referrals for assistance.
• Confers with students, parents/guardians, specialists and staff; maintains positive relationships to support student achievement.
• Establishes classroom goals and IEP-aligned objectives; evaluates and records progress; prepares parent reports.
• Directs activities of assigned non-certificated personnel; attends to students' physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs as appropriate.
• Collects and interprets data; develops/implements/evaluates IEPs; provides reports; amends documents as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings and district activities to achieve position objectives and professional growth.

Skills

Reading/writing/oral communications

Culturally responsive communication

Lesson planning for diverse learners

Curriculum adaptation for special ed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education classroom teacher to join the Extended Resource service pathway. You will design and implement instruction, adapt plans to meet diverse student needs, and collaborate with families and specialists to support progress.

You will follow district guidelines and state special education rules, maintaining a positive learning environment, evaluating progress, and guiding students toward achievement within their IEPs.