Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Employment Conditions
185 days per year, 7.5 hours per day. This position is pro-rated for the 2025/26 school year. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and teacher preparation program;
Special Education endorsement or willingness to
obtain. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain. WSP/FBI criminal history
background clearance. Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of liability insurance. An
equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills,
knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Holders of standard/continuing teaching certificates (issued prior to 8/31/87) which are unendorsable,
need to include copies of official transcripts highlighting the 24 quarter hours of special education
course work.

Working Conditions/

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an educational center for special needs students. Travel may be required on
occasion. Must be physically capable of performing de-escalation techniques. Lifts and carries a
maximum of 40 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are
necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards:
Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to
exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, hitting, fighting, throwing of objects, etc.
Conditions of Employment

Does the law allow you to become employed in the U.S.? (You will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or alien identification documents entitling you to work in the United States if you are hired.)

Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?

I authorize Northwest ESD 189 to make an investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any current or former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide Northwest ESD 189 with any information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge Northwest ESD 189 and all those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of requesting, furnishing and receiving this information.

I understand that references and personal information, which become part of this application will be regarded as confidential and will not be revealed to me.

I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or falsification of statements made in this application constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal or refusal to hire.

I understand that a criminal history on all applicants considered for hire by the NWESD shall be requested through the Washington State Patrol and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as a pre-employment prerequisite.

General Questions

How did you learn of this position posting?

Please comment on your experience in developing and implementing IEP's for EBD students.

Please comment on your experience and/or training in de-escalation and physical management of EBD students.

Application Requirements
A complete application for this Certificated position must include the following attachments:

- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Copy of Valid WA State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
- Transcripts

Other attachments from the list below are optional and may be included at your discretion.
Benefits
Medical Insurance;
Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave;
Tuition Reimbursement;
Long Term Disability;
Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership
-Teachers' Retirement System (TRS);
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan;
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care;
Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation;
Employee Assistance Program;
Professional Development opportunities.
Attachments
Letter of Interest
* Resume
* WA State Teaching/ESA Certificate
* Transcript #1
* Transcript #2
Highly Qualified Documentation
Reference Letter #1
Reference Letter #2

References
Classified Reference: 3 of 5 external references required.