Special Education Teacher – Life Skills

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2026-2027
Elma Elementary School
Special Education Teacher – Life Skills

Date Posted: 05-08-2026

Closing Date: 05-13-2026 or until filled

Start Date: 08-24-2026

2025-2026 ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $64,711.58 - $122,591.66
• Salary will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Summary:

The Special Education Teacher will work full time at Elma Elementary School. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities and ensuring that their individualized education plans (IEPs) are implemented effectively. The teacher will work closely with other educators and parents to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Washington State teaching certification with Special Education endorsement
• WSP/FBI background and fingerprint clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Experience in teaching special education at the elementary level preferred
• Experience in writing and managing IEPs for students, including data monitoring and tracking
• Experience in working with students identified for special education needs services in social adaptive skills and positive behavior management
• Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of students with a range of disabilities including sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, conditions such as autism, social-emotional and mental health needs, or a combination of these difficulties
• Knowledge and/or experience in grade levels assigned and common core standards preferred
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology
• Knowledge and/or experience with new state assessment requirements preferred

Examples of Duties:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Work cooperatively and efficiently with administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team when requested and maintain positive inter-staff communications
• Develop programs for students with and without developmental disabilities
• Conduct functional vocational evaluations and achievement testing
• Utilize assistive technology in individual student education programs
• Coordinate with the speech-language pathologist and/or occupational therapist and/or physical therapist and/or psychologist in the provision of specialist services for eligible students
• Knowledge of screening and progress monitoring tools (i.e., iReady) as well as evaluation tools (i.e., WJ-IV)
• Meet state and federal requirements and deadlines in processing special education documentation
• Show evidence of adequate planning and preparation while maintaining an organized classroom conducive to learning
• Ability to focus students’ attention on the lesson while clearly stating objectives
• Skillfully apply teaching strategies with methods to evaluate and report student learning
• Must be able to establish clear expectations for student “in-classroom” conduct, making expectations known to students
• Must show enthusiasm, as well as guide and assist students while providing instruction
• Provide individual and group services to children and/or parents that emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct
• Demonstrates evidence of continued learning interest related to academics, technology, and improved standards of learning
• Provide for special health care needs of students including personal hygiene and toileting/diapering as necessary.
• Maintain alertness at all times, in an effort to anticipate and prevent situations that might be unsafe; anticipate and prevent potential escalation of behavior. React promptly to maintain students’ safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process:
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsement (Special Education), and College Transcripts.

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu