Teacher - Early Learning

Bethel School District 403 • Spanaway, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct, specially designed instruction to students ages 3–5 with and without special needs. Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team and teach ECEAP, special education, Pay To Go, and Head Start students in an inclusive classroom. Current Bethel School District employees must complete an internal application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application. A passing tuberculosis test must be documented before hire. The position is affiliated with the Bethel Education Association.

Requirements

• Hold a valid and appropriate Washington State certificate and endorsements.
• Required endorsements: Special Education P–3 and ECE.
• Demonstrate the ability to employ effective teaching methods successfully.
• Demonstrate the desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Provide proof of a passing tuberculosis test before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to apply Performance Learning and State Essential Learnings.
• Successful experience working with preschool or elementary special education students.
• Understanding of and success implementing classroom behavior management programs for individual students and entire classes.
• Proven ability to work successfully with regular education and special education staff in providing instruction and coordinating programs, resources, and inclusion.
• Successful experience creating and implementing curricular activities for students with special needs.
• Organizational ability and a positive attitude to manage student files, participate in MDT, and coordinate IEPs.
• Knowledge of state regulations for special education and early childhood education, behavior management, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students ages 3–5 with and without special needs.
• Teach ECEAP, special education, Pay To Go, and Head Start students in an inclusive classroom.
• Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team.
• Work with regular education and special education staff to provide instruction and coordinate programs, resources, and inclusion.
• Create and implement curricular activities for students with special needs.
• Manage student files, participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) activities, and coordinate IEPs.
• Attend district meetings, child assessment team meetings, and in-services as a building representative for the special education team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed