What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Transitional Kindergarten position at Bethel School District, WA?
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Current (or obtained by start date) Washington State Teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s):
- ECE Special Education or Special Education K-12; AND
- ECE (P-3).
- Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate a knowledge in and application of Performance Learning/State Essential Learnings.
- Successful experience working with preschool or elementary special education students.
- Understanding of and success at implementing classroom behavior management programs for individual students and entire classes.
- Proven ability to work successfully with regular education and special education staff in providing instruction, coordinating programs, resources and inclusion.
- Successful experience creating and implementing curricular activities for special needs students.
- Organizational ability and positive attitude needed to successfully manage student files, participate in MDT and coordinate IEPs.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of state regulations for special education, early childhood education, behavior management, developmentally appropriate practices.
- Provides support to special education team by attending district meetings/child assessment team and inservices as a building representative.
JobID: 14238
Position Type:
Certificated
Certificated
Date Posted:
5/19/2026
5/19/2026
Location:
NELSON ELEM
NELSON ELEM
Date Available:
08/31/2026
08/31/2026
Closing Date:
05/23/2026
05/23/2026
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Provide direct, specially designed instruction to 3 – 5 year old students with/without special needs. Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team. Will provide instruction for Transitional Kindergarten/ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start students in an inclusive classroom.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
Must meet job specific highly qualified standards.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.
Completed Bethel Employment Application/ Background Check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS
Bachelor's degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
Must meet job specific highly qualified standards.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.
Completed Bethel Employment Application/ Background Check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
District/Building Administrators as appropriate.
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CONDITIONS
May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff: may be exposed to infectious diseases.
UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association
WAGES AND BENEFITS
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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, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@ bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 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. 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.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Click here to access details on the following:
Salaries/Wages
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid 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, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@ bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 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. 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.
Application Procedure:
Apply online