Special Education Teacher - Resource

Sylvania; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher at Dieringer Heights Elementary, effective September 2025. The ideal candidate will provide special education services to Kindergarten students, develop IEPs, and collaborate with staff to ensure comprehensive support for students with diverse needs. This role includes maintaining confidentiality and working closely with families and educational professionals.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (family ill, personal and sick)

Attendance Incentive (PTO cash out/rollover)

Health related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in educating students with IEPs.
• Successful completion of WSP/FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective services for students with IEPs.
• Schedule meetings with parents to report and discuss progress.
• Lead and manage support staff, i.e., paraeducators.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal and State Special Education laws

Ability to write and implement IEPs

Strong understanding of data collection and management systems

Ability to utilize multiple behavior management strategies

Training in prevention/de-escalation techniques

Education

WA State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

DIERINGER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Interested and qualified persons are invited to apply for a full time (1.0 FTE) special education opening at Dieringer Heights Elementary School beginning September 2025. This person will provide Special Education services to students in Transition to Kindergarten and Kindergarten, primarily through a resource model, in addition to collaboration with the 4th and 5th grade Resource and High Needs caseload. Services range from meeting needs of students behaviorally and cognitively. Paraeducators and related services staff members are part of the team to ensure well-rounded services are in place for each of our students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement effective services for students with IEPs
• Provide for individual learning and behavioral needs of students with IEPs
• Use a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs and education goals of students
• Schedule meetings with parents to report and discuss progress.
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
• Lead and manage support staff, i.e. paraeducators
• Participate in training activities as required by building principal and/or Executive Director, Student Services
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in educating students with IEPs
• Knowledge of Federal and State Special Education laws
• Ability to write and implement IEPs
• Strong understanding of data collection and management systems
• Ability to utilize multiple behavior management strategies
• Training in prevention/de-escalation techniques, e.g. Right Response

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• WA State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement
• Successful completion of WSP/FBI background check

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Job requires daily work in noisy and active environments both indoors and outdoors.

Calendar:184 day contract, 7.5 hours per day

Salary and Benefits per Dieringer Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off (family ill, personal and sick)

Attendance Incentive (PTO cash out/rollover)

Health related benefitsper SEBB

Reports to:Building Principal/Executive Director of Student Services

Attachments

• Letter of application
• Current resume
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Transcripts

The Dieringer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Paula Dawson, Superintendent: Phone: [phone]; Address: 1320 178th Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391.