SPED Resource Teacher — Grades 6-8

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a special education classroom teacher to work under the direction of the building principal or program manager. The role focuses on creating an effective learning environment, adapting objectives to individual student needs, and providing instruction, counseling, discipline, and supervision to support student progress.

The teacher will use district guidelines and state rules to evaluate performance, collaborate with staff, and participate in required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education rules and safety.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications.
• Ability to adapt curricula to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment meeting individual student needs; prepares individualized lesson plans.
• Implements instructional objectives; attends in-service training to stay current.
• Establishes classroom policies, guides student behavior, and conducts evaluations.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and collaborates with staff to support students.
• Develops and interprets data for IEPs; prepares progress reports for families.

Skills

Reading/writing

Oral communication

Behavior management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a special education classroom teacher to work under the direction of the building principal or program manager. The role focuses on creating an effective learning environment, adapting objectives to individual student needs, and providing instruction, counseling, discipline, and supervision to support student progress.

The teacher will use district guidelines and state rules to evaluate performance, collaborate with staff, and participate in required