Teacher, .6 FTE Special Education Resource Room-IN DISTRICT ONLY

2026-2027 School Year

REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts.

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, .6 FTE Special Education Resource Room-IN BUILDING ONLY

LOCATION: Pioneer Elementary

DATE POSTED: 04/06/2026

JOB NUMBER: 007-27-22

HOURS/DAYS: 4.25/180

BENEFITS: SEA Certificated Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Resource Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Special Education Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Sunnyside Education Association

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this position will be to provide students with instruction to assist those students meet goals as described in their Individual Education Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

• Determines specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.
• Supports instruction by providing tutoring for other classes when necessary.
• Evaluates each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.
• Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations, administering pre-tests and post-tests as appropriate and necessary.
• Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment.
• Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior.
• Work closely with other staff including teachers, counselors, and school psychologists to help the students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.
• Meets with parents to keep them apprised of their child's progress.
• Participates in MDT meetings as necessary.
• Prepare grades and progress reports.
• Keep current of new developments in the field of special education by reading journals and publications, attending professional society meeting and seminars, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily work will be assigned and supervised by the building principal. Interacts regularly with various support staff, students, parents, and other district employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The daily work is performed in an office/classroom setting and at various sites within the district. The job incumbent is often required to: stand or sit for prolonged periods; be exposed to computer display terminal for prolonged periods; and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. The incumbent is sometimes required to: be exposed to infectious diseases; and deal with distraught, angry or hostile individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful job incumbents will demonstrate a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Education required

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with special education endorsement required

Knowledge of state essential academic learning requirements and relevant assessments for reading, writing, and math.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse academic and behavioral needs.

Demonstrates experience, interest, and willingness to work with students in an alternative

setting.

Illustrates the ability to challenge students academically and to create a learning environment

That is positive for students

Sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

May require the ability to produce accurate documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software on both Macintosh and PC computers.

Licenses/Special Requirements

One or more of the following credentials is required:

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education

Valid Washington State Drivers' license or photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

Exempt.

EVALUATION:

Building Principal