Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Geiger Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 43,350 - 81,769; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with up to 85% premium paid

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) and 457 retirement plans

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Special Education Resource Room Teacher for Geiger Elementary School. The role involves planning and adapting educational programs, instructing students in special education skills, and collaborating with parents. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in education along with a valid teaching certificate with special education endorsements. A robust benefits package is provided, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.
• Valid Teaching certificate with special education endorsements is required.

Responsibilities

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Plans curriculum and special ed programs.
• Instructs individuals and groups in Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress.
• Prepares report cards and educational records.

Skills

Ability to build trust and confidence with students

Curriculum planning skills

Classroom management

Instructing special ed skill areas

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Experience in Special Education

Job description

Job Summary

Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Geiger Elementary School (Job ID: 3555). Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Details

• Position Type: Certified Professionals/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/16/2025
• Location: Geiger Elementary School
• Salary: $43,350.73 - $81,769.12 + Stipend (SY25/26)

Benefits

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors student progress in and outside the resource room.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Participates in weekly building Special Ed. Committee Meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Modifies curriculum.
• Supervises students.

Qualification Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.