Teacher - Special Education, Independent Learning Center (ILC)

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who can serve as leaders and innovators in education. Successful candidates should demonstrate expertise in delivering instruction based on the latest research and practices.

About the role

Current Bethel School District employees must apply through an internal process. External applicants, including substitutes, must complete a standard application. Applicants must hold a valid and appropriate teaching certificate and endorsement for Washington State, with a K-12 Special Education endorsement being mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based on the best available research and practices.
• Work effectively with staff, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Participate in district-approved de-escalation and restraint training.
• Apply knowledge in and practice Team Teaching and Effective Instruction.
• Have previous experience in teaching students with special needs.
• Design and deliver individual special education programs for severely/profoundly multiply delayed students.
• Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Show evidence of positive human relations skills.
• Be able to meet the demands of restraining, lifting, and handling disabled students.
• Be capable of feeding, toileting, and performing personal hygiene tasks on students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• District approved de-escalation and restraint training.

Desired Qualifications/Characteristics

• Knowledge in and application of Team Teaching, Effective Instruction.
• Previous experience in teaching students with special needs.
• Ability to design and deliver individual special education programs for severe/profound multiply delayed students.
• Ability to function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of positive human relations skills.
• Ability to meet the demands of restraining, lifting, and handling disabled students.
• Ability to feed, toileting, and perform personal hygiene tasks on students.

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

Wages and Benefits

Click here to access details on salaries/wages, insurance, retirement plans, paid time off/vacation, paid holidays, other compensation, and non-discrimination policy.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Contact Information

For questions or complaints regarding discrimination, contact:

• Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019
• Title IX Coordinator: Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029
• 504 Coordinator: Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301

All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.

Additional Information

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be found at: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure

To apply, please submit an online application.