Special Education Teacher, Integrated Social Emotional Program

Full‑time position for the 2026‑27 school year. Posting period open until filled. Fair Labor Standards Act status: Exempt. All applications are considered and reviewed; the most qualified and competitive applicants with directly related experience, training, and education may be invited to interview. The district conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation. Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills that highlight the qualifications for the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master’s degree preferred
• Successful teaching experience with special education students (preferred)
• Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention programs and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Knowledge of effective behavior intervention strategies
• Ability to coordinate a team of staff assistants and/or community resources
• Demonstrated clear written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning
• Experience employing a precise behavioral management system within a positive learning environment
• Use of appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishing clear behavior parameters, and guiding students toward self‑discipline
• Ability to assess student needs, prescribe, and implement effective lessons
• Experience writing behavioral objectives based on individual student needs
• Proficiency with daily continuous measurement procedures for maintaining current progress records
• Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback
• Experience administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students served
• Familiarity with state standards and testing
• Ability to work cooperatively with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students and parents
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development aligned with school and district initiatives

Essential Functions

• Implement and prepare lesson plans
• Integrate technology into planning, learning, and required record‑keeping activities, including IEPs using IEP Online
• Deliver instruction using the prescribed curriculum while providing for individual differences
• Implement effective teaching strategies related to individualized learning needs and developmental stages
• Teach students of varying abilities and gain respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire
• Develop favorable relationships with students; listen, care for, and collaborate with them
• Relate positively to youth and adults of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, learning styles, and disabilities
• Use appropriate disciplinary procedures, establish clear behavior parameters, respond properly to problems, and help students toward self‑discipline
• Maintain classroom discipline through effective classroom management skills
• Maintain appropriate student records and communicate student progress to parents as directed
• Work as an effective member of grade/content area teams, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning
• Cooperate as a professional team member and perform faculty duties, including student supervision
• Actively engage students in using technology for individual and collaborative learning activities
• Work flexibly and cooperatively; treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students and model expected behaviors
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement
• Supervise students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay

Salary range: $66,175 – $124,733 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits, and experience). Salary schedules are available through district links.

Additional compensation may include TRI professional learning, extended‑year days, extra Appendix E supplemental days, and professional‑development reimbursement as outlined in the VEA CBA.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance for employees working at least 630 hours per year (eligibility details in the VEA CBA)
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), eligibility based on FTE
• Paid time off, sick leave, personal leave, religious leave, military leave, and bereavement leave
• Sick leave accrual: 8 hours per month (part‑time accrual proportional to FTE)
• Personal leave: 3 days per school year