Transformative Special Education Teacher for Student Growth

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Washington state invites applications for a full-time classroom teacher. The position supports student growth through engaging instruction and alignment to district curricula and state standards; 7.5 hours per day, 1.0 FTE, and 182 workdays per year.

Major duties include lesson planning, ongoing assessment, parent communications and adherence to district policies. Requires bachelor’s degree with appropriate endorsement and a valid Washington teaching certificate; salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate endorsement.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Experience with formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers lessons aligned to standards and student needs.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports and guidance.
• Maintains classroom behavior and fosters a positive learning environment.
• Communicates with families and staff about student progress.
• Conducts assessments to guide instruction and improvement.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree with appropriate teaching endorsement

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in Washington state invites applications for a full-time classroom teacher. The position supports student growth through engaging instruction and alignment to district curricula and state standards; 7.5 hours per day, 1.0 FTE, and 182 workdays per year.

Major duties include lesson planning, ongoing assessment, parent communications and adherence to district policies. Requires bachelor’s degree with appropriate endorsement and a valid Washington teaching certificate; salary