PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources-Job posting

Position Opening Announcement:                 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Adaptive/Life Skills

                                                                 Port Townsend High School

                                                                 2026-27 School Year

Posting Date:   March 6, 2026                       Posting No. 2026-09

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement. 
• Demonstrated special education teaching experience.  
• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with inclusionary models of service delivery and collaboration.
• Experience with assessment, progress monitoring, and data-based decision-making.
• Knowledge of Autism, behavior, and medically complex student needs.
• Assist the school administrator or designee in developing training for paraeducators in the core curriculum areas.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Knowledge of core curriculum and state standards with ability to modify for diverse learners.
• Experience implementing evidence-based instructional practices and specially designed instruction.
• Outstanding communication skills, flexibility, ability to work in teams, and sense of humor.
• Experience with assistive technology and instructional technology tools.
• Basic sign language proficiency, or willingness to learn, preferred
• Commitment to person-fist language, shared ownership of students, and inclusive practices.
• Knowledge of transition planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the total school program, to work collaboratively with colleagues, and a commitment to achieve school goals and objectives.
• Knowledge and experience with project or place-based learning preferred.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in both general and special education settings as outlined in IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and paraeducators to provide strategies enabling them to deliver SDI within their classrooms.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications in advance through collaborative planning.
• Monitor to ensure that accommodations are being delivered consistently by general education staff.
• Promote student independence by coaching staff to avoid over-reliance on adult proximity support.
• Support collaborative academic and behavioral interventions serving all students who need them.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in partnership with families and school teams.
• Maintain compliance with timeline, documentation, and progress reporting requirements.
• Plan and support transitions between programs and grade levels.
• Collaborate with community agencies as needed.
• Participate in staff functions, committees, and meetings.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials are available online at https://www.ptschols.org/o/pts/page/employment

Bargaining Unit: Port Townsend Education Association

Salary Range: DOE, 2025-26 $61,500-$119,584

Note: Salary range for the 2026-27 school year will be updated when available.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages.  Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: TERS Plan 2 or TERS Plan 3.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

1. Completed application form
2. Current Resume
3. Letter of Interest stating your qualifications
4. Three letters of recommendation from current/previous supervisors
5. Unofficial transcripts
6. Photocopy of your Washington State Certificate(s) or equivalent from another state. (Obtaining and providing a Washington State Certificate would be a provision of employment.)

For application questions contact:

Kate Santerre, Administrative Assistant or

Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA  98368

360 680-5755

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator:  Carrie Ehrhardt 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5756.  Section 504/ADA Coordinator:  Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5763.

NOTE:   New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.  Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check.  There will be a $50.00 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Disclaimer: This position may be subject to successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement medical history and physical capacities evaluation.