Teacher Special Education LRC (part-time .6 FTE) - Birney(.2) & Lowell (.4)

Tacoma Public Schools•Birney Elementary 1202 S. 76th St., WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a part-time Special Education LRC Teacher for Birney and Lowell, with a 0.6 FTE assignment (0.2 at Birney and 0.4 at Lowell), 4.5 hours per day, and 182 workdays over 10 months. The expected start date is as soon as possible; the daily schedule is to be determined. 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 environments to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher supports school, School Board, District, and State curriculum, policies, and student-achievement initiatives. The role includes developing and delivering differentiated instruction, assessing and reporting student progress, managing classroom behavior, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families and colleagues, supervising students, and collaborating on school and District programs.

Requirements

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 ability.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Complete all District-required trainings as assigned.
Obtain fingerprinting and successful Washington State Patrol and FBI background clearance, including sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of subject matter and course content relevant to the assignment.
Knowledge of and skill in using formative and summative assessments, instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
Skills in information exchange, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, classroom management, student discipline, and customer service.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities; multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to use information technology, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations and provide appropriate resolutions.
Ability to serve as a professional and ethical role model, treat students and colleagues as individuals, maintain confidentiality, and follow School Board policies and District and State curriculum initiatives.
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 other mobility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural, socioeconomically diverse setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a program of study responsive to students’ learning needs, interests, and abilities, and create an appropriate learning environment.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to engage students and support participation consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Assess student growth regularly, provide required progress reports and grades, refer students for evaluation when needed, and guide students’ educational development and welfare.
Implement District educational philosophy, instructional goals, policies, and rules; establish classroom behavior expectations; manage student behavior; and participate in school program and District curriculum development.
Plan lessons, differentiate instruction, scaffold tasks, align materials and tasks with learning objectives, use learning time effectively, and communicate objectives and learning targets to students.
Maintain communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members; hold conferences and meetings to discuss progress and students’ educational, social, and behavioral development.
Maintain accurate records and use formative and summative assessment data and Washington State-approved student growth rubrics to guide instruction and improve program effectiveness.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supervise students in school spaces and District-sanctioned programs; and use community and District resources to support learning.
Participate in professional development and training as required, needed, or assigned; attend staff meetings; and serve on staff committees.
Supervise Para Educators and other classroom office assistance as required, provide guidance to staff, and collaborate with colleagues and administrators to improve student learning.
Maintain professional relationships, support appropriate conduct and job performance, follow School Board policies, and contribute to developing new teachers and student teachers according to District guidelines.
Keep curriculum guides, resources, methods, and instructional plans current.
Perform related duties as assigned, including temporary coverage or workload balancing.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance or physical presence.
Travel throughout the District by private or public transportation as needed.