Teacher - Elementary Special Education LRC REPLACEMENT - Bryant Montessori

Tacoma Public Schools•Bryant Elementary 717 S. Grant Ave., WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Special Education LRC Teacher at Bryant Montessori. This 1.0 FTE replacement position is for the 2026–2027 school year only, or until the employee on leave returns, whichever occurs first. The anticipated duration is through February 12, 2026. The role is 7.5 hours per day over 182 workdays in a 10-month year. Salary is based on preparation level and experience under the TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, ranging from $75,462 (BA+0, step 1) to $147,998 (MA+90, step 20). The position includes the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools. The teacher plans, organizes, and provides appropriate learning activities and classroom conditions to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role supports school, district, school board, and state curriculum, policies, and student-achievement initiatives. The teacher develops and adapts instruction to students’ individual learning needs, assesses and reports student progress, maintains records, manages classroom behavior, communicates with families and colleagues, and supervises students. The teacher also collaborates with staff, participates in professional development and school activities, and may supervise paraeducators. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with an appropriate educational endorsement or an equivalent combination of experience and training, a valid Washington State teaching certificate, and a current Special Education endorsement. District-required trainings and successful fingerprint and background clearances are also required.

Requirements

A current endorsement in Special Education.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an appropriate educational endorsement, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Completion of all district-required trainings as assigned.
Fingerprints and successful Washington State Patrol and FBI background clearance, including sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations, relevant subject matter, formative and summative assessments, and instructional principles and methods.
Skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, classroom management, student discipline, and customer service.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize activities; multitask and meet deadlines; use information technology; exercise sound judgment; and adapt to changing needs.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations appropriately, serve as a professional and ethical role model, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to Tacoma Public Schools Board policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural and socioeconomically diverse setting.
Ability to travel throughout the district using private or public transportation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, twisting, climbing, and remaining mobile.

Responsibilities

Develop and plan programs of study that address students’ learning needs, interests, and abilities, and create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Use varied instructional techniques and media, differentiated instruction, and scaffolding to engage students and support curriculum goals.
Assess student growth, provide required progress reports and grades, refer students for evaluation when appropriate, and guide students’ educational development and welfare.
Implement district educational philosophy, instructional goals, policies, and rules; establish classroom behavior expectations and manage student behavior fairly.
Prepare lesson plans, establish and communicate clear lesson and learning objectives, and use instructional time effectively.
Communicate with students, parents or guardians, colleagues, and community members; conduct conferences and meetings concerning student progress and development.
Maintain accurate records and use formative and summative assessment data, including Washington State-approved student growth rubrics, to adjust instruction and improve program effectiveness.
Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and supervise students in school spaces and district-sanctioned programs.
Use community and district materials, resources, and services to support student learning and teaching effectiveness.
Participate in professional development and training, attend staff meetings, and serve on staff committees.
Supervise paraeducators and classroom office assistants as required and provide appropriate guidance to staff.
Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to improve student learning, support appropriate conduct, and contribute to the development of new and student teachers under district guidelines.
Keep current with curriculum guides, resources, and instructional methods, and update instructional plans and activities as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.