Substitute Teacher

Position Summary

This is a substitute position with locations in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Marysville, Everett, and Arlington.

• Whatcom Discovery Center
• Whatcom Detention
• Skagit Detention
• Open Doors Sedro-Woolley
• Snohomish Discovery Center
• Northwest Regional Learning Center
• Open Doors Marysville
• Snohomish Detention
• Snohomish YES

This position involves implementing individualized educational programs (IEPs) which address remediation of educational, social/emotional, pre‑vocational, and independent living skills of students with emotional/behavioral disorders in a self‑contained setting (grades 1-12).

• Implement IEPs designed by the classroom teacher that specify appropriate instructional goals and objectives.
• Implement effective instructional activities designed by the classroom teacher relevant to the remediation of educational, social/emotional, pre‑vocational, and independent living skill deficits.
• Collect data on student progress at regular intervals.
• Employ a variety of curricula/instructional strategies to meet needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to comply with NWESD policy/procedures and to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Experience teaching students with behavioral or developmental disabilities.
• Skill in diffusing and managing student crisis.

A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, First Aid and CPR training, and a Washington State Patrol/Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history background clearance are required.

Work is performed in an educational center for special needs students. Travel may be required on occasion. Physically capable of performing de‑escalation techniques and lifting up to 40 pounds, with adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision necessary for essential functions.

Hazards:
Due to the nature of the population, hazards may include exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, hitting, fighting, and throwing of objects.

Benefits include one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, an Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development, and other training opportunities.

$187.00 to $201.96 Daily

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs including:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Copy of Valid WA State Teaching Certificate
• Any other documents may be included at your discretion.

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