Teacher Special Education LRC 0.6 FTE - Lincoln High School

Tacoma Public Schools•Lincoln High 701 S. 37th St., WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a Special Education LRC teacher for Lincoln High School. This position is 0.6 FTE, with 4.5 hours per day and 182 workdays over a 10-month period. The expected start date is as soon as possible. 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 role 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 position supports school, district, school board, and state curriculum, policies, and student achievement initiatives. The teacher develops and delivers differentiated instruction, assesses and reports student progress, manages classroom behavior, maintains records, communicates with families and colleagues, and supervises students. The role also includes collaboration with administrators and peers, participation in professional development and staff committees, and supervision of paraeducators as required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with an appropriate educational endorsement or equivalent relevant experience and training, as well as a valid Washington State teaching certificate. The posting specifies an endorsement in Special Education K-12. District-required training and successful state and federal background and sexual misconduct clearances are also required. Work conditions may include confinement to the work area, exposure to difficult or sensitive situations, inclement weather, and high noise levels. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds and mobility-related activities such as bending, kneeling, walking, and climbing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an appropriate educational endorsement, or a combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate; the posting specifies an endorsement in Special Education K-12.
Complete all District-required training as assigned.
Pass WSP and FBI background clearance and 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 and skills in formative and summative assessment, instructional principles and methods, classroom management, and student discipline.
Skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, and customer service.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize activities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to use information technology, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to act as a professional and ethical role model and establish effective relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to follow Tacoma Public School Board policies and support school, district, and state curriculum and student achievement initiatives.
Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and remain mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the District by private or public transportation.

Responsibilities

Develop and plan a program of study based on students’ learning needs and individual abilities, interests, and needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and use varied instructional techniques and media to engage students.
Assess student growth, provide required progress reports and grades, and refer students for evaluation by District Specialists when needed.
Provide guidance supporting students’ welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
Implement District educational philosophy, instructional goals, and policies; establish classroom behavior expectations and manage student behavior fairly.
Participate in planning and evaluating school programs, curriculum, and program development.
Prepare lesson plans, differentiate instruction, scaffold tasks, align instructional materials and tasks with objectives, and guide learning toward curriculum goals.
Communicate learning objectives and targets to students.
Maintain communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members; conduct conferences and meetings about student progress and development.
Maintain accurate records and use formative and summative assessment data and Washington State-approved student growth rubrics to inform and improve instruction.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supervise students in school settings and sanctioned programs.
Use community and District resources and services to support student learning and teaching effectiveness.
Participate in professional development and required training; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Supervise paraeducators and other classroom assistance as required, and provide guidance to staff members.
Collaborate with peers and administrators to improve student learning and contribute to the development of new teachers and student teachers as directed by District guidelines.
Maintain curriculum files and keep instructional resources, methods, plans, and activities current.
Perform related duties as assigned, including temporary coverage or work in other functional areas.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Travel throughout the District by private or public transportation as needed.