Teacher Special Education LRC 0.2 FTE - Whitman Elementary

Tacoma Public Schools•Whitman Elementary 1120 S. 39th St., WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a Teacher Special Education LRC for Whitman Elementary. The position is 0.2 FTE, with 1.5 hours per day and 182 workdays over a 10-month year. The expected start date is November 2026. 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); pay is prorated to 0.2 FTE. This position is not benefits eligible. The teacher plans, organizes, and provides students with learning activities, experiences, and a classroom environment intended to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher supports school, School Board, District, and State curricula, policies, and initiatives for student achievement. Work includes planning and delivering differentiated instruction, assessing student progress, maintaining records, managing classroom behavior, communicating with families and colleagues, and supervising students. The teacher may also supervise Para Educators and participate in staff committees and professional development. The work may involve being confined to a work area, supervising students outdoors in inclement weather, exposure to high noise levels, and handling difficult or sensitive situations. Physical activities may include lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, twisting, climbing, and mobility. Travel throughout the District by private or public transportation may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an appropriate educational endorsement, or a combination of experience and training providing the knowledge, skills, and ability required for the work.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Complete all District-required trainings as assigned.
Fingerprinting 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, assessment methods, and instructional principles and techniques.
Skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, classroom management, student discipline, and customer service.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and multitask; set priorities and meet deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and use information technology.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt to changing situations, resolve difficult or sensitive situations, serve as a professional and ethical role model, maintain confidentiality, and follow Tacoma Public School Board policies.
Ability to establish effective working relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting and support District and State curricula, policies, and initiatives for student achievement.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and perform physical activities including stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, twisting, bending, climbing, and mobility.
Ability to travel throughout the District by private or public transportation.

Responsibilities

Develop and plan a program of study that meets students’ individual learning needs, interests, and abilities, and create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Use varied instructional techniques and media; provide differentiated instruction and scaffolding, prepare lesson plans, communicate learning objectives, and guide learning toward curriculum goals.
Assess student growth regularly, provide required progress reports and grades, refer students for evaluation by District Specialists when appropriate, and provide guidance supporting students’ welfare and development.
Implement District educational philosophy, instructional goals, policies, and student conduct rules; establish classroom behavior expectations, manage behavior, and maintain order fairly.
Participate in planning and evaluating school programs, District curriculum, and program development.
Communicate with students, parents and guardians, colleagues, and community members; hold conferences and meetings to discuss student progress and educational, social, and behavioral 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.
Protect and supervise students, equipment, materials, and facilities, including during lunch, in hallways, on school grounds, and at school-sanctioned programs.
Use District and community materials, resources, and services to support student learning and teaching effectiveness.
Participate in required or assigned professional development and training; attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
Supervise Para Educators and other classroom office assistance as required, and provide guidance to staff members.
Maintain professional relationships and collaborate with peers and administrators to improve student learning; support appropriate conduct and job performance and contribute to the development of new teachers and student teachers per District guidelines.
Keep current with curriculum guides, instructional resources, and methods, and update instructional plans and activities as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned, including temporary duties, and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Travel throughout the District by private or public transportation as needed.