Special Education Teacher - new grads welcome to apply

Lilac Learning Center•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Teacher – Non-Public School | Tacoma, WA Make a Meaningful Impact—Every Single Day Are you a Special Education Teacher who wants your work to truly matter? Join a growing Non-Public School program serving autistic students and other neurodivergent learners—where collaboration, compassion, and high standards guide everything we do. Due to program growth (not turnover), we are excited to welcome a second teacher to our Tacoma site to help shape the future of our school community. You’ll work side-by-side every day with another amazing Special Education Teacher, BCBAs and Behavior Technicians in a supportive, team-based environment that blends education and ABA to create thoughtful, individualized learning experiences for students and families. About Our School & Program Lilac Learning Center is a Non-Public School serving autistic students and neurodivergent learners ages 5–22 in a structured, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. Our program integrates special education and ABA practices, emphasizing individualized instruction, dignity, safety, and growth. Our culture is warm, nerdy, and deeply committed to continuous improvement. We believe great outcomes happen when educators and ABA professionals work together; and when staff feel supported, heard, and valued. About the Role As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for developing and managing each student’s individualized educational program while providing instructional leadership to classroom staff. Reporting to the Site Director, you’ll collaborate closely with BCBAs and BTs to align educational goals with behavioral supports, ensuring consistency and meaningful progress for every student. This is a full-time, on-site role: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Year-round school setting Not a remote position

Requirements

Master’s degree
Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement (or ability to qualify)
First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Willingness to be trained in QBS Safety-Care de-escalation and crisis management, including physical management procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Professional judgment, responsiveness to feedback, and respect for chain of command
Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and student dignity
Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Move through a variety of postures (standing, kneeling, crawling, rising from the floor)
Respond quickly to physically active students, including approved escorts and holds
Work in environments with moderate to occasional loud noise and varied weather conditions
Safely manage potential exposure to bodily fluids and other environmental risks

Responsibilities

Identify individual student needs and design supportive, effective learning environments
Prepare lessons, resources, and accommodations aligned to IEP goals
Assess student performance and maintain accurate IEP documentation
Serve as Teacher of Record
Support physical management and crisis response when necessary, using approved methods
Partner daily with BCBAs on all student objectives and documentation
Provide professional development and guidance to Lead Technicians and Behavior Technicians
Delegate responsibilities to classroom staff and ensure fidelity to student procedures
Communicate student progress with parents and caregivers
Research and contribute to curriculum development
Assist with facility upkeep and other duties as assigned