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Teacher, Special Education Resource Room-IN DISTRICT ONLY

Young World Physical Education, Olympia, WA, United States


Job Details
Job ID:

5628579

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description
Position Title:

Teacher, Special Education Resource Room – District Only

Location:

Washington Elementary

Job Number:

008-27-02

Hours / Days:

7.0 / 180

Benefits:

SEA Certified Benefits

Unit Classification:

Sunnyside Education Association

Reports To:

Building Principal / Special Education Director

Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide students with instruction and support so that they can meet the goals described in their Individual Education Plan.

Essential Functions

Determine specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiate remediation programs in these areas.

Support instruction by providing tutoring for other classes when necessary.

Evaluate each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.

Prepare progress reports and year‑end evaluations, administering pre‑tests and post‑tests as appropriate.

Make available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment.

Provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.

Establish and maintain standards of individual student behavior.

Work closely with other staff including teachers, counselors, and school psychologists to help students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.

Meet with parents to keep them apprised of their child’s progress.

Participate in MDT meetings as necessary.

Prepare grades and progress reports.

Keep current with new developments in the field of special education by reading journals and publications, attending professional society meetings and seminars, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Relationships
Daily work will be assigned and supervised by the building principal. The incumbent interacts regularly with various support staff, students, parents, and other district employees.

Working Conditions
The daily work is performed in an office/classroom setting and at various sites within the district. The incumbent is often required to stand or sit for prolonged periods, be exposed to a computer display terminal for prolonged periods, and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. The incumbent may also be required to be exposed to infectious diseases and to deal with distraught, angry or hostile individuals.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Education required.

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement required.

Knowledge of state essential academic learning requirements and relevant assessments for reading, writing, and math.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse academic and behavioral needs.

Experience, interest, and willingness to work with students in an alternative setting.

Ability to challenge students academically and create a positive learning environment.

Sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software on both Macintosh and PC computers.

Licenses / Special Requirements:

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.

Valid Washington State driver’s license or photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP / FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

Fair Labor Standards Act
Exempt.

Evaluation
Building Principal.

Position Type
Full‑Time.

Salary
$52,465 to $110,662 Per Year.

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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