Hood Canal - Middle School Special Education Teacher

Teacher – Middle School Special Education

This position is scheduled to begin at the start of the 2026–27 school year (mid-August), though an earlier start date is possible for candidates who are available.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certification with Special Education Endorsement

Description:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Services, Principal, and/or designee, the candidate will screen, assess, plan instruction, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire, and apply universal design for learning strategies for inclusive instruction to identify and serve students eligible for special education services; design and implement appropriate multi-tiered intervention strategies in collaboration with colleagues; plan, implement, and monitor the services included in Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) of eligible students;

collect student performance data; communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration; and work effectively with students and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The candidate will promote a high quality, personalized education program that reflects the Washington State standards and students' individual needs.

The District utilizes an inclusive-practices philosophy, emphasizing serving children and youths in the least restrictive environment that meets their needs optimally. Inclusive practices consist of a range of service-delivery options that need not be mutually exclusive. They can include direct, classroom-based, community-based, and consultative intervention programming. Inclusive practices are based on a commitment to selecting and designing services and interventions that meet the needs of each child and family.

Factors contributing to the determination of individual need include the child's age, type of disability, language and cultural background, academic performance, social skills, family and teacher concerns, and the student's input regarding strengths and weaknesses.

This position may serve students in preschool through eighth grade.

Preferred experience working with culturally responsive pedagogy specific to American Indian youth.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement is required
• Washington State Patrol and Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance
• Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
• Successful teaching experience preferred

Essential Functions:

Although the job tasks may vary due to specific needs from day-to-day, the duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive but are descriptive of the typical tasks performed.

• Plan for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student's current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress.
• Apply district approved assessment tools and strategies.
• Lead or assist in identifying and in complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records and report on student progress as mandated in the IEP.
• Work collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, multi-disciplinary teams, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students and developing effective teaching and learning practices.
• Conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
• Use research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).
• Maintain and provide reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicate such information to students and parents. Reporting may include…