Teacher - SPED Success - 20272221

Young World Physical Education; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Middle School in Lakewood, Washington is seeking a SPED Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support for diverse learners under the Clover Park School District. This role offers a base salary within the district's total possible pay range of $74,075 to $139,613 per year, with 183 contracted days and a full-time schedule.

The successful candidate will hold a Washington Endorsement in Special Education and demonstrate strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington Endorsement in Special Education.
• Ability to organize time and materials for multiple learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan long- and short-range instructional activities.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject areas.
• Create a respectful and inclusive classroom climate.
• Provide for individual learning differences and track progress.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and volunteers to support learners.
• Direct student teachers, paraeducators and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Time management

Materials organization

Communication

Literacy integration

Education

Washington Endorsement - Special Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Teacher - SPED Success - 20272221

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881393

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Total PossibleSalaryRange: $74,075/yr - $139,613/year

Contracted Days: 183

FTE -

Minimum Qualifications

Washington Endorsement - Special Education

Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize time and materials effectively.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience teaching in an urban public school system.

Class Specification Identifying Information

Job Title: Teacher

Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule

Reports to: Building Administrator

Summary of Assignment

Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.

Essential Functions

• Makes long and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction.
• Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
• Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students.
• Demonstrates subject mastery.
• Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency.
• Demonstrates competency in instructional skills.
• Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation.
• Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study.
• Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
• Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually.
• Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties.
• Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program.
• Handles student discipline and attendant problems.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a regular school building.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Total Possible Pay

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

• Professional Learing-9.5%
• Building Centered Responsibility - 5.5 days
• District Centered Responsibility - 1 days
• Event Responsibility - 1 day
• Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone],[e-mail] ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone],[e-mail] . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available athttps://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available athttps://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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