Itinerant Special Education Teacher, Functional Academic Classroom - Continuing

Itinerant Special Education Teacher, Functional Academic Classroom
- Continuing

Cheney Public School District 360 Student Support Services
- Cheney, Washington

Job : 5837226
Final date to receive applications: Jul 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

2026-27 School Year

Position: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Assignment: Itinerant Functional Academic Classroom (FAC)

Schedule: 7 hours/day with start and end times varying by building (between 7:20 a.m.

-4:00 p.m.);
Monday‑Friday;
School Year (reference Appendix B‑1)

Location: Student Support Services assigned school building locations based on enrollment numbers, program, and district needs, along with student need

Supervisor: Building Principal(s);
Department Director(s)

Position Type: Certificated, Continuing. The district reserves the option to return to this pool for non‑continuing, leave replacement positions. Candidates will be notified if they are being contacted regarding a non‑continuing position.

Compensation: $56,431−$110,208 per year, based on prior school district experience; up to two years of private sector experience may be applied to salary placement with HR review/approval. Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept‑Aug)).

• Professional Development and Supply Allocation Funds: The district will annually provide $700 per FTE employee for reimbursement of
  1) classes, conferences and/or workshops;
  2) purchase of work‑related materials (no gift cards may be purchased with these funds for any reason);
  3) certification support.
• New Certified Staff Funds: The district will provide a one‑time $400 per FTE reimbursement to new employees with one year or less previous teaching experience (includes substitute time) to support initial classroom setup and supply needs. Does not apply to partial year leave replacement contracts.

Paid leave. If utilizing flexible hours/schedule, position hours must generate at least 630 work hours in the current school year for the following to apply: medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teacher certificate with special education endorsement.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver license.
• Training in de‑escalation techniques and restraint or willingness to be trained (district adopted practices).
• Experience in a like position preferred.
• Experience with positive behavior intervention techniques.

Clearances:

• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:
Current trends in the field of special education teaching; current general education and instructional support curriculum and activities for elementary and/or secondary students, depending on assignment; OSPI rules and regulations regarding teacher certification, along with the OSPI Code of Professional Conduct and generally recognized professional practices. Demonstrated professional training and/or successful prior experience in the field of special education including student assessment, development/implementation of specially designed instruction and IEPs, progress monitoring and team decision making/collaboration.

Knowledgeable in special education, Section 504 and IDEA laws and responsibilities.

Ability to:
Follow special education laws, district policies and procedures, and administrative regulations; work as a team member with administration, teachers, and fellow special education teachers; work collaboratively under the Cheney School District Mission Statement; communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written communications; use email and technology to complete duties; maintain emotional control under stress; work with multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions;

work alone and in a team setting; maintain good rapport with supervisors, colleagues, students, and the public. Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and…