Special Education RISE (ABA Program) Teacher - Geiger Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,518 - 85,857; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking a Special Education RISE Teacher for Geiger Elementary School. The role involves planning instruction to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in education and relevant experience in special education.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range is $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 plus stipend, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Teaching certificate with special education endorsements.
• Experience in planning lessons and curriculum for Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum, lessons, and teaching methods.
• Monitors student progress in and outside the resource room.
• Evaluates student progress and prepares necessary documentation.

Skills

Planning curriculum

Building trust with students

Monitoring student progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Experience in Special Education

Tools

Special Education teaching methods

Job description

Special Education RISE Teacher - Geiger Elementary School JobID: 3788

• Position Type: Certified Professionals/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Geiger Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Salary

$45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27) + Stipend

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

Other duties may be assigned.

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and 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 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, andother forms.
• Participates in weekly building Special Ed. Committee Meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.