Special Education Teacher - Academic Core Program; ACP Job Federal Way area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher - Academic Core Program (ACP)

Special Education Teacher
- Academic Core Program (ACP)

Position Type:
Certificated/ Special Education
- PreK through High School
Date Posted: 9/11/2026
Location:

Federal Way High School
Date Available:

Upon Hire
Closing Date: 09/17/2026
Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
Shift Times: 6:55am
-2:25pm
Hours per Day: 7.5
Days per Year: 108

POSITION SUMMARY

An academic core program (ACP) teacher works with students with identified disabilities that demonstrate primary learning needs in the academic domain. They may need intensive specially designed instruction to learn how to read, write, and solve mathematical calculations and problems. Additionally, they may have special needs in the social-emotional and/or functional life skills domains, but there are secondary to their academic core needs.

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.

Develop and maintain compliant individual education plans (IEPs) and other compliance documents.
Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming to provide access to a student’s least restrictive environment (LRE).
Provide interventions and systematic purposeful instruction at students’ instructional levels, linking district initiatives and grade level expectations to IEPs.
Coordinate with general education teachers to address students’ instructional needs in order to support further involvement in core instruction.
Design and implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation.
Collect and utilize data and frequent ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions or revisions.
Design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Train and supervise para educators.
Provide individualized inclusion opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

A current Washington state teaching certificate with a special education endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training or experience in serving students with mild to moderate disabilities
Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
Training and/or experience teaching students who have been impacted by trauma and neglect
Bilingual

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal background clearance
Washington state driver's license and proof of insurance
Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card within 90 days of employment. District approved courses must include hands-on and written exam.
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class

KNOWLEDGE OF:

School board policies and procedures
Computer systems and various software programs
Evidence-based classroom and behavior management practices

ABILITY TO:

Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for students
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, parents, and community members
Skill in operating a computer and ability to learn and use various software programs
Work effectively under varying levels of pressure
Intervene in situations of imminent likelihood of serious harm using district approved Right Response techniques, including de-escalation strategies and restraint when needed
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
Organize and perform job…