Tumwater - Special Education Resource Teacher

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District No. 33 is hiring a 0.5 FTE Special Education Resource Teacher at Peter G Schmidt Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year. This is a one-year-only position. The teacher evaluates, monitors, and supervises special education services for eligible students, developing instruction and support to meet their aptitudes, interests, and learning needs. The role leads multidisciplinary teams in creating legally appropriate IEPs, evaluates students and interprets results, develops functional life skills programming, and coordinates instruction across general education classrooms and special needs placements. The teacher also supports student health and safety, assists related-service specialists, communicates and collaborates with families and colleagues, and performs other duties assigned by the Principal or designee. The position follows the Tumwater School District calendar, excluding the voluntary staff orientation program before the start date. It is responsible to the Principal/Designee. The listed salary range is $63,438–$112,732, with the 2026–27 salary noted as TBD. The posting states that the position will remain open until filled and that the district may make a hiring decision after initial screening.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned area(s).
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
Demonstrated ability to apply principles of learning and use varied formal and informal assessment instruments for program development.
Ability to carry out behavior-modification programs and provide families with specific intervention techniques.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach to solve individual learning problems.
Strong human-relations skills and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others.
Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and adherence to School Board policies.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, monitor, and supervise special education services to meet the aptitude, interests, and instructional needs of qualified students.
Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing legally appropriate IEPs, including academic, social/behavioral, and functional life skills goals.
Evaluate students, interpret results for appropriate stakeholders, and provide preparation for state-mandated testing.
Develop and implement functional life skills programming using adopted curriculum.
Coordinate instruction between general education classrooms and special needs placements, including community-based options.
Attend to student health and safety in instructional settings and supervise students at school-sponsored activities.
Assist OT/PT/SLP specialists in building motor skills and teaching functional language skills.
Prepare teaching materials, reports, grades, and documentation in accordance with district requirements.
Supervise students in classroom, performance, and common-area settings.
Provide accommodations and modifications according to IEP, 504, and MTSS guidance.
Maintain awareness of and comply with district safety protocols and expectations.
Participate in building- and district-level initiatives, meetings, and committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
Design developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive lessons aligned with Washington State Learning Standards and district-adopted curriculum.
Plan differentiated instruction, establish objectives based on student data, and use assessments to monitor progress and adapt instruction.
Create a respectful, inclusive classroom, maintain expectations for conduct and participation, and organize spaces to support safety and collaboration.
Maintain accurate records and uphold district policies and timelines for student data and instructional reporting.
Set measurable student-growth goals, monitor progress using multiple data sources, and reflect on and adjust instruction.
Communicate respectfully with students, families, and colleagues; engage families in student learning; and participate in team meetings, IEP/504 planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Pursue professional learning, feedback, coaching, mentorship, peer observation, and self-reflection.
Support school inclusion and equity goals and contribute to school and district initiatives.