Special Education Teacher (2025-26 SY)

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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 years of age. The Special Education Teacher leads the IEP team to develop data driven student learning and behavioral goals. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and program strategies consistent with the student's learning level and to continually assess student progress towards IEP goals. Teaching environments include resource rooms and self-contained classrooms at the elementary, middle, and high school level.

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
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Only complete applications will be considered.
A complete application will include:

1. Work history including ANY and ALL employment in the past10 years. 
2. At least three professional references contact information.
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.
5. A copy of a teaching certificate or transcripts showing evidence of completing a Special Ed teacher preparation program.

Essential Functions:

1. Select teaching strategies to implement IEP goals for special education students. Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to meet students' needs.
2. Provide classroom, small group and one-on-one instruction to special education students.
3. Conduct student assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
4. Use computer technology and computer programs to document data collection.
5. Develop and write daily lesson plans. Post monthly overview of lessons on school district website.
6. Develop and complete Individual Education Plans (IEP). Organize, schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings with parents, general education staff, and specialist.
7. Supervise the collection of performance data on student IEP goals and document progress on IEP on-line.
8. Communicate with parents and student regarding transition goals.
9. Develop and adapt curriculum from general education curriculum. Coordinate with general education teacher to monitor student grades and progress.
10. Provide one-one one assistance to students.
11. Supervise and train staff to support student learning.
12. Write and conduct performance evaluations for classified staff with assistance from the Special Education Administrator.
13. Consult and collaborate with professionals and parents regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences. Participate in Building Assistance Team. Inform principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
14. Maintain a safe classroom environment conductive to learning. Establish classroom management programs for students. Monitor and adjust individual behavior management plans for individual students needs.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

1. Teaching experience.
2. Experience training and supervising paraeducators.
3. Experience teaching children with disabilities.
4. Experience in serving students in rural or remote districts.

Working Conditions:

1. Classroom setting.
2. Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
3. Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student's needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist physically impaired students.

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

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, wendy.niehaus@esd112.org
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, jeffrey.niess@esd112.org

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.