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Thomas Middle School
Teacher - SPED Success - 20272221
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$78,088 / year median in Washington
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher
- SPED Success
- 20272221 Clover Park School District Thomas Middle School
- Lakewood, Washington This job is also posted in Clover Park School District Job Details
Job ID:
5881393Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 27, 2026 Job DescriptionTotal Possible Salary Range:
$74,075/yr- $139,613/year
Contracted Days:
183 FTE- MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Washington Endorsement- Special Education Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to organize time and materials effectively. Ability to be flexible. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment. Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree. Experience teaching in an urban public school system.CLASS SPECIFICATION IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Job Title:
Teacher Classification Level:
Teacher Salary Schedule Reports to: Building AdministratorSUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Makes long and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction. Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught. Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students. Demonstrates subject mastery. Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency. Demonstrates competency in instructional skills. Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation. Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study. Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district. Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually. Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts. Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties. Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program. Handles student discipline and attendant problems. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular school building.FLSA:
ExemptAFFILIATION
CPEAJOB CLASS:
Classroom TeacherWORK YEAR
183 daysCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required byRCW28A.400.303.
(NOTE:
All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Insurance Benefits Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).Click on the link https:
//www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.- Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following: Professional Learing-9.5% Building Centered Responsibility
- 5.5 days District Centered Responsibility
- 1 days Event Responsibility
- 1 day Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).