Early - Special Education Teacher

Position: 2026-2027 Early Hiring - Special Education Teacher
Early Hiring - Special Education Teacher

Position Type:

Certificated/Certificated - Teacher

Date Posted:

2/5/2026

Location:

Various Locations

Date Available:

2026-27 SY

Additional Information:
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In preparation for the 2026-27 school year, Renton School District is hiring our Special Education cohort of teachers in February - March of 2026.

In Renton, we are focused on all students. We authentically believe in inclusion and providing a full continuum of services to our community of learners. This can be seen through our Vision of Instruction that states our instructional focus is "Inclusive and rigorous learning experiences in which each student is empowered and engaged in caring communities."

We also know that inclusive practices are hard work, and we don't expect our staff to do it alone. Every teacher has access to a highly qualified Special Education Facilitator to brainstorm with and receive coaching from, as well as access to a Special Education Director who will partner with you.

All of our special education certificated staff receive a generous stipend and IEP release days. New special education staff receive a significant amount of support during the on-boarding process, including specialized training on writing IEPs and review of curriculum and instructional materials available to our staff. Thank you for your interest! We can't wait to receive your application to join the Renton School District family!

Position Information:

Contract TypeContinuingFTE
1.0

Calendar
180 Day REA
* RSD Work Calendars
* Salary Schedule
* Current Salary Schedule
* Endorsement Required Special Education

Additional Compensation for Special Education educators:

Pay Item Pay Amount Details Commitment  Bonus $2,000

Requires a 3-year commitment to Renton School District in a certificated Special Education teaching or clinical ESA position. Paid in lump sum upon completion of first full month of work. Prorated by FTE.Special Education Stipend $5,528

Recruitment and retention of Special Education teachers. Also reflects payment for extra duties required, such as writing IEPs, assigning work to para educators, etc. Pay spread over duration of regular salary pay. Prorated by FTE.

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and values of service, excellence and equity, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience. We encourage applicants who may historically self-select out of hiring processes due to structural and historical inequities to apply.

These include but are not limited to, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and people living with disabilities.

Please see attached job description for additional information.

Renton School District employee benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).  for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

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