Special Education Teacher - Applicant Pool (260522001)

This position is 7.5 hours/day with 183 base contract days (180 student days + 3 Professional Development days) and 3 supplemental daysThis posting is open until filled. Guaranteed Consideration Date: June 5, 2026The Bremerton School District is dedicated to supporting all students and the SpEd Pool reflects our commitment to serving students of all ability levels.Positions within the SpEd pool include:Resource Room Teacher: These teachers collaborate with General Education teachers to support students with minimal to moderate support needs. They are responsible for writing and implementing IEPs that may encompass a single service area or multiple service areas throughout a student's day.Integrated Skills Program (ISP) Teacher: These teachers provide support to students with moderate to severe support needs, including those who are non-verbal and may require assistance with basic hygiene routines. They also collaborate with other service providers such as SLPs, OT/PTs, and General Education teachers to write and implement programming that ensures students have the necessary skills to access and participate in the general education setting.Behavior Teacher: Our Behavior program serves students who require significant support in managing their emotions and behaviors. Behavior teachers partner with school counselors, behavior technicians, BCBAs, and outside agencies within the classroom setting to deliver both academic and social-emotional instruction. Behavior teachers also partner with General Education teachers to support students in the generalization of skills across both the general education classroom and the Behavior classroom.BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-CJOB DESCRIPTION - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe classroom teacher will work collaboratively with other building staff members to develop and motivate each student toward an awareness and understanding of the subject matter and/or skills needed to develop into mature, well rounded, responsible young adults. The teacher will establish positive rapport with students and will encourage them to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for future success.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide an optimum learning environment for all studentsParticipate in, contribute to, and be supportive of group decisions and effortsCollaborate with staff and work in teams to provide instruction to studentsEmploy a systematic instructional process designed to meet the needs of students in the classroomEngage in purposeful, deliberate planning for instructionFollow District and State guidelines for essential learning and instructional strategiesWork cooperatively with administration and staff in problem solving and group process activitiesModel lifelong learning, positive self-esteem, and respect for othersSet and maintain high personal, professional, and instructional standards for self and studentsAdhere to Washington Code of Professional ConductPerform other related duties as required or requestedQUALIFICATIONSCurrent Washington State Special Education Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement - Early Childhood Endorsement PreferredCommitted to the concept that all students can learnCommitted to continuous progress and developmentally appropriate practicesKnowledge of Common Core State Standards, a variety of assessment tools, RTI,and the CEL 5D+ Instructional Framework preferredSensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse populationAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingSkilled in relating well to students, parents, staff, and communityGenuine desire to work with all studentsEvidence of successful experience in working with students at appropriate grade level and in subject areaKnowledge of child growth and development needsWORK ENVIRONMENT* Usual and customary methods requiring the following physical demands; some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some finger dexterityMarch 2017