Special Education Teacher: IEP & Growth Advocate

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education classroom teacher to work under the building principal and program manager. You will foster an effective learning environment, adapt objectives, provide instruction and guidance, and evaluate student progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with Special Education endorsement and a Washington State teaching certificate. Collaboration with families and staff is essential to support student achievement and meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in teaching a diverse urban student population.
• Experience implementing and adapting instruction for special education students per state guidelines.
• Ability to assess student progress and collaborate with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Foster an educational environment and adapt learning objectives for special education students.
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials and pursue professional growth.
• Establish classroom policies, supervise behavior, and provide guidance to students.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, specialists, and staff to support student achievement.
• Develop IEP goals, monitor progress, and prepare progress reports for guardians.
• Direct activities of assigned staff and attend required staff meetings.

Skills

Reading/writing/communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Special Education Endorsement

Washington State Teaching Certificate

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education classroom teacher to work under the building principal and program manager. You will foster an effective learning environment, adapt objectives, provide instruction and guidance, and evaluate student progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with Special Education endorsement and a Washington State teaching certificate. Collaboration with families and staff is essential to support student achievement and meet IEP goals.