Special Education Teacher

About the Role

Reporting directly to a Special Education Administrator, the Special Education Teacher provides services to special education students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities, ages three to 21. The teacher leads the IEP team to develop data-driven student learning and behavioral goals, develops curriculum and program strategies aligned with each student's learning level, and continually assesses progress toward IEP goals. Teaching environments include resource rooms and self-contained classrooms at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Assignment

This position is full-time, 185 days, and will serve Stevenson High School for the 2026-27 school year. Regular attendance is required to ensure consistency for students and support a positive, productive learning environment.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $58,753.00 - $98,665.00. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Responsibilities

• Select teaching strategies to implement IEP goals for special education students.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to meet students' needs.
• Provide classroom, small group, and one-on-one instruction to special education students.
• Conduct student assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
• Use computer technology and programs to document data collection.
• Develop and write daily lesson plans; post monthly overview of lessons on the school district website.
• Develop and complete Individual Education Plans (IEP). Organize, schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings with parents, general education staff, and specialists.
• Supervise the collection of performance data on student IEP goals and document progress on IEP online.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding transition goals.
• Develop and adapt curriculum from the general education curriculum; coordinate with general education teachers to monitor student grades and progress.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students.
• Supervise and train staff to support student learning.
• Write and conduct performance evaluations for classified staff with assistance from the Special Education Administrator.
• Consult and collaborate with professionals and parents regarding the needs of special students to ensure appropriate learning experiences; participate in Building Assistance Team.
• Inform principal and staff on the progress of assigned students.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning; establish classroom management programs for students.
• Monitor and adjust individual behavior management plans for individual student needs.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate with a K-12 special education endorsement.
• Experience in writing individualized curriculum.
• Experience in developing, executing, and adjusting behavior management programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience.
• Experience training and supervising paraeducators.
• Experience teaching children with disabilities.
• Experience serving students in rural or remote districts.

Working Conditions

• Classroom setting.
• Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting).
• Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to students' needs and provide instruction.
• Strength and agility to assist physically impaired students.

Employment Requirements

Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.