Teacher - Special Education Autism/Structured

Bethel School District, WA; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bethel School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher focusing on Autism/Structured Teaching at Naches Trail Elementary. The role requires problem-solving, curriculum adaptation, and collaboration with staff, students, and families to support diverse learners.

Qualified candidates will hold Washington State certificates with appropriate endorsements, have autism training, and demonstrate experience working with high-need students in inclusive settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Washington State teaching certificate and endorsements.
• Restraint training completed.
• Documented training in Autism.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Modify curriculum and instructional activities across grade levels (primary to high school).
• Coordinate with regular and special education staff to align programs and inclusion.
• Develop and implement WAAS portfolios and related assessments.
• Participate in MDT, coordinate IEPs, and monitor progress.

Connaissances

Certificate Endorsements Washington

Restraint Training

Autism Training

Communication with staff, students, &…

Formation

Washington State certificate/endorsements

Description du poste

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bethel School District 403

Teacher - Special Education Autism/Structured JobID: 14789

• Position Type: Certificated
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: NACHES TRAIL ELEM
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date: 10/23/2026

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.

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.

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 7:00:53 AM CST.