Impactful Special Education Teacher - Resource (0.5 FTE)

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Special Education Teacher - Resource for Barnes Elementary at .50 FTE. Leave replacement for the 2026/27 school year. Salary follows the KEA Salary Schedule with benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability and paid time off.

The role requires WA state Special Education certification, expertise in IEPs, data-driven planning, and teamwork with staff, parents, and paraeducators to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Valid WA teaching certificate with Special Education Endorsement.
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instructional techniques.
• Experience in special education.
• Knowledge and skills in educational technology and ability to integrate tech into instruction.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with administration, parents and staff.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and remediation of learning problems.
• Expertise or experience in behavior management.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to students' interests and learning styles.
• Experience with diverse students and ability to set appropriate expectations.
• Bilingual or multilingual desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and implementation of IEPs, FBA's, BIP's, ERP's for special education students
• Undertake with the timely submission of IEPs and progress reports
• Plan and implement learning activities for students with varied abilities
• Organize programs to provide for individual differences
• Demonstrate a knowledge of growth and development of school-age children
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration and co-teaching
• Cooperate as a team member in staffing, diagnosis, and least restrictive placement of disabled students
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students and materials

Skills

IEP development

Progress reporting

Classroom differentiation

Behavior de-escalation

Paraprofessional supervision

Team collaboration

CPI training

Bilingual desirable

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education Endorsement

Relevant degree in Special Education

Job description

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Special Education Teacher - Resource for Barnes Elementary at .50 FTE. Leave replacement for the 2026/27 school year. Salary follows the KEA Salary Schedule with benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability and paid time off.

The role requires WA state Special Education certification, expertise in IEPs, data-driven planning, and teamwork with staff, parents, and paraeducators to support diverse learners.