Teacher - Special Education Autism/Structured

Bethel School District 403; Kapowsin (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bethel School District 403 in Kapowsin is seeking a Teacher specialized in Autism/Structured Education to develop and implement effective instructional strategies aligned with IEP goals. The candidate will adapt curriculum for diverse learners and collaborate with staff to support students with autism spectrum needs.

The role requires Washington State certification with autism endorsements, experience in TEACCH/Structured Teaching, and commitment to professional development and family engagement

Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State.
• Restraint training.
• Documented training in Autism.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Modify curriculum and instructional activities across grade levels.
• Coordinate programs and inclusion with regular and special education teachers.
• Participate in MDTs and develop IEPs; monitor progress.
• Advocate for identified needs of students and engage families in district autism initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Washington State teaching certificate

Job description

Teacher - Special Education Autism/Structured JobID: 14706

• Position Type: Certificated
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: KAPOWSIN ELEM
• Closing Date: 09/19/2026

Brief Description of Assignment: The position requires an individual who can problem solve and initiate and implement effective solutions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully modify curriculum and instructional activities across the (secondary/primary/elementary) grade levels. Preference will be given to individuals with knowledge of autism spectrum disorders. The selected candidate must commit to full participation in staff development for the project.

If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State.
• Restraint training.
• Documented training in Autism.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications/Characteristics

• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized training in the TEACCH/Structured Teaching model.
• Demonstrate a knowledge in and application of Common Core Standards.
• Successful experience working with high needs special education students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations for special education.
• Proven ability to work successfully with regular education and special education teachers in coordinating programs, resources, and inclusion.
• Proven ability to design and implement WAAS portfolios.
• Successful experience creating and implementing curricular academic and extra curricular activities for special needs students; specifically implementing the Structured/TEACCH components of visual and physical structure.
• Successful experience and appropriate interventions for adapting and/or modifying the curriculum for diverse needs students to include ABA, PECS, and augmentative communication.
• Organizational ability and positive attitude to successfully manage student files, participate in MDT, coordinate IEP's, and develop maintain, and evaluate progress monitoring.
• Understanding of behavioral motivation and development of successful strategies to help students understand and overcome their behaviors.
• Demonstrated success in advocacy for identified needs of students.
• Successful implementation of a district parent group with an emphasis on autism.

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.