What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Special Education Self Contained-IN DISTRICT ONLY position at SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY?
2026-2027 School Year
REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts.
POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Special Education Self Contained-IN DISTRICT ONLY
LOCATION: Sun Valley Elementary
DATE POSTED: 03/26/2026
JOB NUMBER: 006-27-18
HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/180
BENEFITS: SEA Certificated Benefits
Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special Education Self Contained Classroom
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: SEA
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
- Administers, under supervision, first aid, and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
- Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
- Directs para-educators and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individuals students.
- Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
- Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
- Conduct required state testing for students.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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
Salary : $52,465 - $110,662