Teacher - Special Education - Resource Room

Mead WA•Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mead High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a Resource Room position, 1.0 FTE/Continuing, for the 2026/2027 School Year. The primary role is to educate students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study aligned with student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines, and student assessment data. Duties, hours, and location are subject to program and student needs.

Requirements

Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate prior to first contracted day.
Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills with parents, colleagues and administration.
Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

Nice To Haves

Has training or experience with: Balanced Literacy, Modifying Curriculum, Social/Adaptive Skills Training, Writing Social Stories, Right Response, Crisis Cycle, Six Traits, and Appropriate Assessments (ie. MSP, QRI, Running Records, and Dibels).
Ability to determine and design interventions using a multi-tiered approach.
Understanding of Title School and underserved students.
Experience with PBIS.

Responsibilities

Implement the educational program, comprehensive related services, and accommodations/modifications as outlined in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Participate in the development and review of IEPs, including writing goals and objectives for identified needs using standardized and classroom-based assessment data.
Monitor the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modifications/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives.
Act as case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team.
Utilize paraeducators as part of a team by providing training, management, direction, and support.
Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Special Education Law.
Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher-level thinking skills.
Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
Provide opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.