Special Education Teacher: Ignite Student Growth

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Washington seeks a Special Education teacher for a 0.4 FTE position starting November 2026. The role requires a valid Washington State teaching certificate endorsed in Special Education K-12.

Salary range $75,462 to $147,998, prorated for 0.4 FTE and start date, with full benefits. Responsibilities include planning and delivering individualized instruction, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and district staff to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and WA teaching certificate with Special Education K-12 endorsement.
• Experience or background in delivering individualized instruction and assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with families and district staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and delivers a program of study that meets individual student needs.
• Assesses student growth and provides progress reports; maintains grades.
• Maintains records and coordinates with district specialists when needed.
• Establishes classroom management and communicates objectives to students.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree with endorsement

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in Washington seeks a Special Education teacher for a 0.4 FTE position starting November 2026. The role requires a valid Washington State teaching certificate endorsed in Special Education K-12.

Salary range $75,462 to $147,998, prorated for 0.4 FTE and start date, with full benefits. Responsibilities include planning and delivering individualized instruction, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and district staff to support student