Teacher - Early Learning

Bethel School District; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District 403 is seeking a certificated teacher for support services to provide direct, specially designed instruction to 3–5 year old students with/without special needs. You will collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team and deliver instruction for ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start in an inclusive classroom.

The role requires valid WA state certification with SPED P-3 and ECE endorsements, and a proven ability to work with staff, students, and families from diverse

Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate certificate for Washington State required.
• Endorsement required: Special Education P-3 and ECE.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff, students and parents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to 3–5 year old students with/without disabilities.
• Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team.
• Instruct for ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start in an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Collaboration with staff and parents

Classroom management

Inclusion support

Education

Special Education P-3

ECE Endorsement

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bethel School District 403

• Position Type: Certificated/ Teacher - Support Services
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: NACHES TRAIL ELEM (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 10/29/2026

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: Provide direct, specially designed instruction to 3 � 5 year old students with/without special needs. Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team. Will provide instruction for ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start students in an inclusive classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
• Endorsement required: Special Education P-3 and ECE.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate a knowledge in and application of Performance Learning/State Essential Learnings.
• Successful experience working with preschool or elementary special education students.
• Understanding of and success at implementing classroom behavior management programs for individual students and entire classes.
• Proven ability to work successfully with regular education and special education staff in providing instruction, coordinating programs, resources and inclusion.
• Successful experience creating and implementing curricular activities for special needs students.
• Organizational ability and positive attitude needed to successfully manage student files, participate in MDT and coordinate IEPs.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of state regulations for special education, early childhood education, behavior management, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Provides support to special education team by attending district meetings/child assessment team and inservices as a building representative.

Must provide proof of passing TB (tuberculosis) test PRIOR to hire.

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

WAGES AND BENEFITS

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 2:26:12 PM CST.

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