Emerson Elementary - Special Education Teacher (Resource) - 0.5 FTE

ABOUT THE ROLE This position is assigned to the Resource service pathway. The special education classroom teacher fosters an effective learning environment, establishes and adapts learning objectives based on District guidelines and special education regulations, and provides instruction, counseling, discipline, and supervision to meet the individual needs of assigned students. The role also involves evaluating student performance and progress under the general direction of the building principal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Foster an educational environment conducive to learning, plan instructional programs, and prepare individual lesson plans. - Use appropriate instructional methods and materials, implement curriculum objectives, and attend in-service training. - Establish and implement classroom policies governing student behavior, providing guidance, counseling, and discipline. - Confer with students, parents, specialists, and staff to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement. - Establish classroom goals aligned with individual education programs (IEPs), evaluate student progress, and prepare reports. - Direct non-certificated personnel and attend to the physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs of students. - Collect and interpret data to develop, implement, and evaluate IEPs and provide administrative reports. - Attend required staff meetings, serve on committees, and participate in Special Education Compliance Professional Development days. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree. - Academic preparation or experience teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. - Preparation or experience in teaching reading and adapting instructional techniques for special education students. - Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification. - Some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license or a class II driver's license. - Ability to deal with a wide range of student achievement, behavior, and disabilities. - May be required to move, position, or lift students or special equipment, restrain students, attend to personal hygiene, or accompany students outdoors. - Potential exposure to ordinary infectious diseases and student bodily fluids. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process involves reviewing submitted applications on a continuous basis. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and certification requirements will be contacted for interviews. Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and verification of teaching credentials. HOW TO APPLY Submit an application for Job Number 27444 through the Seattle Public Schools online employment portal. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Seattle Public Schools - Department: Emerson Elementary - Location: Emerson Elementary, WA - Job Type: Part-Time - FTE: 0.5 - Subject Area: Special Education - Elementary - Job Number: 27444 - Opening Date: 07/22/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous