Teacher Special Education LRC - .6 FTE/Social Studies - .4 FTE - Hilltop Heritage

Tacoma School District • Tacoma, WA

68d • $71,755 - $140,729

About The Position

This position plans, organizes and provides students with appropriate learning activities, experiences and a classroom environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; supports the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university with appropriate educational endorsement.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.
• Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and strategizes a program of study that is based on and capitalizes on the learning needs of students and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to engage the students and provide an opportunity for participation that is consistent with the students' needs and capabilities.
• Assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect level of student achievement.
• Refers students for evaluation by District Specialists, as needed and required.
• Provides guidance which will promote the students' welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
• Strives to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assists the administration in implementing all District policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Manages student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program(s) and the District's curriculum and program development.
• Develops norms for learning that reflect teacher knowledge of content.
• Prepares lesson plans for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of assigned Administrator.
• Provides differentiated instruction and scaffolding of tasks.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Benefits

• Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree