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Program Specialist - Student Support Services
Job in
Federal Way, King County, Washington, 98003, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
Federal Way Public Schools
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Special Education Teacher, School Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Certificated/Special Education - District Positions
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Educational Service Center
Date Available:
2026-27 School Year
Closing Date:
06/24/2026
Hours per Day:
7.5
Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
Days per Year:
186
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide a high level of program management support to building teams and staff in providing high quality, research-based services for students with disabilities with a focus on equity of access, inclusivity, rigor and dismantling racist systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Timely support and communication to building teams.
- Provide support to building teams in instructional strategies, program interventions and technical assistance and support within general education and special education environments with a focus on equity of access and rigor.
- Provide high quality in-service opportunities to staff and teams on relevant topics in special education.
- Assist teams, individuals and families in resolving challenging issues and situations.
- Respond to team requests, including providing information, assisting with curriculum/service delivery issues, and modeling conflict resolution strategies.
- Effective communication to building teams regarding district policies and procedures.
- Design, implement and monitor a system of IEP compliance in conjunction with other program specialists; assist in collecting program evaluation data.
- Stay current on special education rules/regulations and program delivery methods.
- Participate as an active member of the Student Support Services team.
- Coordinate or assist in coordinating the ESY program and/or other programs as requested by Director.
- Facilitate planning and collaboration meetings for job alike SSS groups as assigned by Director.
- Assist Director with staffing, including transition of students from school to school.
Education and Experience
Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with a Special Education endorsement
Three (3) years of experience in special education
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated leadership skills experience in an educational setting such as Program Manager/Administrator
Demonstrated strong skills in conflict resolution and management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
Reading Endorsement
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Valid Washington State Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Special education rules and regulations
Curriculum based assessment and progress monitoring
Explicit Instruction
Empirically validated practices in special education
Instructional theory and its application
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Behavior analysis
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
School board policies and procedures
Wide range of instructional strategies to support both general and special education teachers, para professionals and teams
ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate planning and implementing in-service events for large and small groups
Demonstrate proficiency using an e-mail system
Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Analyze situations by providing support and guiding teams to identify positive, workable solutions
Provide instructional leadership
Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom
Apply empirically validated practices in special education.
Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
Demonstrate handling multiple priorities, and represent the district in a professional and timely manner
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision
Pay strict attention to detail
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND…
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