Special Education Teacher

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 5/26/26

Hours/Days: Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

Note - Candidate must be able to work collaboratively with parents and staff and create meaningful relationships with students. Candidate must have a strong understanding of behavior interventions and be Right Response certified. Contract incudes 8 supplemental days.

Position Overview

At Hoquiam School District, we believe that every child has the right to succeed, belong, and thrive. We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Elementary Special Education Teacher who is committed to building Meaningful Relationships, empowering Engaged Learners, creating Adaptive Pathways, and strengthening Community Connections. This role plays a vital part in designing and delivering individualized, inclusive instruction for students with diverse learning needs, while partnering closely with staff, families, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

Meaningful Relationships

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the community to support the whole child.
• Serve as a student advocate, maintaining high expectations and a belief in the success of every learner.
• Guide and support paraprofessionals through embedded training, collaboration, and leadership to best serve student needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and stakeholders to ensure transparency and shared goals.

Engaged Learners

• Deliver individualized instruction based on IEPs that incorporate students' strengths, needs, and interests.
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies, particularly in reading and math, aligned with the science of reading and best practices in special education.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom climate that promotes both academic and social-emotional development.
• Implement proactive and positive behavior supports to ensure a safe, welcoming, and productive learning environment.

Adaptive Pathways

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs aligned with high academic and behavioral expectations, adjusting instruction based on data and student growth.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and intervention teams to deliver services that adapt to the needs of each learner.
• Lead and contribute to the ongoing improvement of intervention systems and support structures within the school.
• Design differentiated instruction for a wide range of disabilities across special education and inclusive settings.

Community Connections

• Engage actively with families and community partners to create wraparound support for students.
• Participate in IEP meetings, school-based teams, and professional development opportunities that enhance inclusive practices and instructional effectiveness.
• Support the development of community resources and inclusive opportunities that benefit students with disabilities.
• Represent the school and district positively in all interactions, embodying the values of integrity, collaboration, and equity.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement (or eligible).
• Deep understanding of IEP development, implementation, compliance, and the use of data to inform instruction.
• Proven expertise in delivering reading instruction aligned with the science of reading.
• Demonstrated success with research-based intervention programs and instructional strategies.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills to foster a culture of teamwork and high expectations.
• Ability to support positive behavior development and classroom management across settings.
• Organizational and time-management skills to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Right Response Certification.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed).

Evaluation:

The SPED teacher will be evaluated consistent with state laws and within the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary:

180 Base Salary = $62,462.04 - $

4 Professional Days = $1,388.05 - $2,700.57

Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.z

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated…