Teacher Special Education (part-time .2 FTE) LRC - Foss High School

Tacoma Public Schools•Foss High 2112 S. Tyler St., WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a part-time Special Education Teacher for the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Foss High School. The position is 0.2 FTE, 1.5 hours per day, for 182 workdays over 10 months. The daily schedule is to be determined, and 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 position has no benefits. The teacher plans, organizes, and provides appropriate learning activities, experiences, and a classroom environment to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role supports school, School Board, District, and State curricula, policies, and student-achievement initiatives. It includes planning differentiated instruction, assessing and documenting student progress, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, communicating with families and colleagues, and collaborating in school and District programs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an appropriate educational endorsement, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A valid Washington State teaching certificate, assigned District training, and successful fingerprint and background clearances are also required. The work may involve supervising students in varied school settings, exposure to noise and inclement weather, and physical activity including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.

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.
Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.
Fingerprints and successful Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI background clearance and sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations, relevant subject matter, formative and summative assessments, and 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, set priorities, and meet deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and use information technology.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt, resolve difficult or sensitive situations, serve as a professional and ethical role model, maintain confidentiality, follow District policies, and demonstrate reliable attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and remain mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the District by private or public transportation and establish effective working relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and plan a program of study based on student learning needs, interests, and abilities; create an appropriate learning environment and use varied instructional techniques and media.
Assess student growth regularly, provide required progress reports, maintain grades, refer students for District Specialist evaluation when needed, and provide guidance that supports student welfare and development.
Implement District educational philosophy, instructional goals, policies, and rules; establish classroom behavior expectations, manage behavior fairly, and participate in school-program and curriculum planning and evaluation.
Prepare lesson plans, differentiate instruction, scaffold tasks, use learning time effectively, align materials and tasks with curriculum goals, and communicate clear lesson and unit objectives to students.
Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and community members; conduct parent or guardian conferences and other meetings about student progress and educational, social, and behavioral development.
Maintain accurate records; use formative and summative assessment data to plan and adjust instruction, evaluate learning, improve program effectiveness, and track student growth using Washington State-approved rubrics.
Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supervise students in school settings and school-sanctioned programs; use community and District resources to support learning.
Participate in required professional development and training; attend staff meetings, serve on committees, supervise Para Educators and classroom assistants as required, and work appropriately with staff.
Maintain collegial relationships and collaborate with peers and administrators to improve student learning; support appropriate conduct, follow School Board policies, and contribute to developing new and student teachers per District guidelines.
Keep curriculum guides, resources, and instructional methods current and make relevant changes to plans and activities.
Perform related duties as assigned on a temporary basis and maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence.