Special Education Teacher - Resource

Special Education Teacher - Resource JobID: 1420 Position Type: Certificated Leave Replacement/Elementary TeacherDate Posted: 10/2/2026Location: Barnes Elementary Additional Information: Show/HideSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - RESOURCEBarnes Elementary - .50 FTELeave replacement for the 2026/27 school year onlySalary: Per KEA Salary ScheduleBenefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Participate in development and implementation of IEPs, FBA's, BIP's, ERP's for special education studentsUndertake with the timely submission of IEPs and progress reportsPlan and implement learning activities for students with varied abilitiesOrganize programs to provide for individual differencesMaintain current Crisis Prevention Institute TrainingEvaluate, develop and modify curriculum for individual student needs in general education classroom and in special educationDemonstrate a knowledge of behavior de-escalation technique and positive support plans Demonstrate skill in preparing special education students to meet the state essential learningsDemonstrate the ability to relate to all students in a warm, accepting mannerDemonstrate a knowledge and application of growth and development of school-age childrenMaintain appropriate student records and continuous measurement data on student progressDemonstrate knowledge and skill in organizing and maintaining the educational settingConduct conferences with parents to report student progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives, and progress in core content areasCommunicate and interpret the school program to parents and patronsWork cooperatively with staff membersAbility to supervise paraeducatorsDemonstrate skills in using group processDemonstrate skill in collaboration and co-teachingCooperate as a team member in staffing, diagnosis, and least restrictive placement of disabled studentsDemonstrate personal traits which make him/her a good role model for studentsDemonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and learningDemonstrate a willingness to accept both routine and special tasksTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policiesQUALIFICATIONS:A valid Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education EndorsementDemonstrated knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instructional techniquesDemonstrated academic preparation and/or experience in special educationDemonstrated knowledge and skills in educational technology and the ability to integrate technology into instructionDemonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration, parents and staffDemonstrated skills in diagnostic testing and remediation of learning problemsDemonstrated expertise and/or experience in behavior managementDemonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with students and parentsDemonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to students' interests and learning stylesDemonstrated successful experience working with disabled students of various ages/levelsDemonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual studentsBilingual or multilingual desiredKnowledge of essential learnings and ability to integrate them into the classroomAbility to use a variety of assessment strategies, including preparing students for state required testingDemonstrated desire to continue professional growthDemonstrated ability to work as a team memberAbility to uphold board policies and follow administrative proceduresOTHER FUNCTIONS:Perform all other duties as assignedBARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:Per negotiated agreement between Kelso School District and the Kelso Education AssociationRESPONSIBLE TO:School principal or designeeKelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905 For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800. KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE