Special Education Teacher

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* Job Title:

** Special Education Teacher
** Pay Range:**$55-60/hour
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* Job Description:

**** Special Education Teacher | University Place, WA | 2026–2027 School Year |
** Ampersand Therapy is hiring a
** Special Education Teacher
** for the 2026–2027 school year in
** University Place, Washington**. We are a women- and therapist-founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school-based professionals. Join a supportive team and make a lasting impact in the lives of students with disabilities in a welcoming, local school district.
** Job Highlights:
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* Location:

University Place, WA Position:
Special Education Teacher Grade Levels:
Kindergarten–4th Grade Setting:
Self-contained classroom for students with emotional and behavioral needs

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday–Friday School Year: 2026–2027
** Responsibilities:
*** Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
* Provide specially designed instruction in core academic subjects, social skills, life skills, and behavior
* Create a positive, structured classroom environment that supports student learning and safety
* Design and implement programming for students with intensive social-emotional and behavioral learning needs
* Provide program support to students accessing resource-room and general education classes
* Assist with the development and analysis of Functional Behavioral Assessments
* Develop and implement positive behavior support plans
* Use direct instruction, social stories, visual supports, assistive technology, and other appropriate teaching strategies
* Collect and analyze data to guide instruction and monitor student progress
* Complete IEP documentation, evaluations, progress reports, grading, and attendance records using online systems
* Collaborate with general education staff, families, administrators, multidisciplinary teams, and outside service providers
* Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, staff meetings, and team-planning sessions
* Adapt instruction and interventions to address students’ academic, physical, behavioral, and emotional needs
* Maintain a classroom environment based on mutual respect, fairness, consistency, and positive rapport
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* Qualifications:

*** Valid
** Washington State teaching certificate
*** Special Education endorsement
** required
* ** Must obtain and maintain current Right Response certification
* Must have current fingerprints on file with OSPI or be willing to complete
* Must provide at least two supervisory references
* Experience in a school or self-contained special education setting preferred
** Benefits & Perks:
*** Paid Sick Leave
* Healthcare Benefits
* 401(k) with company matching
* Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional development
* W-2 employee status with liability insurance coverage
* Referral bonuses
* No non-compete clause( Healthcare benefits available for 0.8 FTE or higher after a short waiting period)
** Why Work With Ampersand Therapy?
** Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of professionals who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference. We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states.

You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists—some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves. We offer mentorship and support, especially for professionals who are newer to school-based practice, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.
** Our Values:
*** Equity & Inclusion
* Community Engagement
* Environmental Sustainability Apply today to join a team of passionate educators and make a difference as a Special Education Teacher in University Place, WA!

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.

We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do.

We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.
We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!
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