Special Education Teacher (SPARK program)

Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a 1.0 FTE Certificated Elementary Special Education Teacher- Autism/Behavior Focus starting in the 2026-2027 school year.  This assignment is being posted for internal and external consideration at this time.  Interested internal candidates will need to apply online by 4:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026 to be considered prior to external candidate applicants. The position is open until filled. 

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Job Title:  Special Education Teacher       

Reports to:  Assigned Building Principal                 

Bargaining Group:  WWVEA                                      

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position: 8 hours per day, 187 days per school year (10 months)

Salary:  $58,977- $114,490 

Anticipated Start Date:  08/01/2026

Benefits:  Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board); and Retirement through DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) for eligible employees

Additional Benefits: Optional 403(b) retirement plan; Optional DCP (deferred compensation program) retirement plan

Leave:  12 sick days (pro-rated for mid-year hires), 10 paid holidays 

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate appropriate for grade level and area;
• Special education endorsement or requisite training to teach special education;
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Successful experience delivering instruction in as autism/behavior classroom, including students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Interest in and experience with extra-curricular and co-curricular coaching and/or advising assignments.
• Bilingual and Biliterate in Spanish preferred
• Experience working with a with a wide range of students with special needs, including students with autism, emotional-behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, communication issues, etc.

The Successful Candidate Shall:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted district curriculum and State Standards.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of techniques and materials, which may be used in teaching students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Directors and other appropriate learning activities including participation in the development of interim and positive behavior plans and the evaluation and revision of behavior plans.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans for special education students, which may include functional behavioral assessments and positive behavior intervention plans.
• Design and implement individual programs for students with mild to significant disabilities.
• Utilize individual and small group instruction with a level system to address behavior concerns.
• Exhibit strong skills and background in instructional methods and strategies.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve an environment conductive to learning.
• Prescribe learning and training programs for individual pupils based on student aptitude and interest.
• Evaluate student’s academic and social growth, using a variety of authentic assessment techniques, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Be well versed in special education laws and current special education trends.
• Implement various levels of behavior management ranging from verbal prompts to physical restraint as needed.
• Ability to use computers for instruction and assessment.
• Ability to collect, graph and effectively utilize data on IEP objectives and goals.
• Ability to relay humor and positive regard to students and colleagues.
• Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback.
• Possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
• An unequivocal passion for serving students with special needs.
• Demonstrated advocacy for special education students and their families.

Responsible To:

Assigned Building Principal

Contract & Benefits:

Contract:  See WWVEA Collective Bargaining Agreement on the District’s Website at www.cpps.org

Benefits:  Retirement, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits in accordance with Board policy

Salary:  see WWVEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

College Place Public Schools will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training.  In addition to employment nondiscrimination of age and marital status, College Place Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Persons needing accommodation in the application process or need this announcement in an alternative format may contact the College Place Public Schools Administration Office.  The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator:  Jim Fry, (509) 525-4827, jfry@cpps.org, 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324.