SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - RESOURCE SPLIT (0.5 MEEKER/ 0.5 KARSHNER)

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District in Washington state seeks a Special Education Teacher - Resource at Meeker Elementary and Karshner Elementary. This 1.0 FTE position is split, 0.5 Meeker and 0.5 Karshner, providing in-class or pull-out services to students with identified needs across both locations.

The role requires an OSPI teaching certificate endorsement, and the position is posted with a closing date of 10/05/2026. Date available upon hire; external candidates may apply online.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.

Responsibilities

• RESOURCE = provides in-class or pull-out services to students with identified needs in all building locations.

Education

OSPI teaching certificate endorsement

Job description

Position Type: Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: 9/29/2026

Location: Meeker Elementary

Date Available: UPON HIRE

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Posting: AP7907
Location: Meeker Elementary & Karshner Elementary
Position: Special Education Teacher - Resource
FTE: 1.0 SPLIT (0.5 MEEKER/ 0.5 KARSHNER)
Rate: See Salary Schedule
Calendar: 180-Day
RESOURCE = provides in-class or pull-out services to students with identified needs in all building locations.

Internal Candidates

• Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally by following this link.

External Candidates (Including current PSD Substitutes and NON-Continuing PEA contracts)

• Apply to this vacancy through the Frontline applicant system.
• To expedite processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Proof of Qualification

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non-Supervisory Employees (PEA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Additional Information for External Candidates

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]