Teacher - Special Education, Independent Learning Center (ILC)

Position Overview Teacher - Special Education, Independent Learning Center (ILC) – JobID: 14520 Position Type: Certificated Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: NELSON ELEM Date Available: 08/31/2026 Closing Date: 07/23/2026 The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application. Minimum Qualifications Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required. K-12 Special Education endorsement required. 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 Demonstrate a knowledge 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. 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, toilet/diaper and perform personal hygiene of students. Unit Affiliation Bethel Education Association Wages and Benefits Salaries/Wages Insurance Retirement PlansPaid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation Non-Discrimination Policy 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 and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [email protected], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [email protected], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [email protected], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr