Developmental Pre-School Teacher; Special Education FTE

Position: Developmental Pre-School Teacher (Special Education) 0.50 FTE
Location: Gold Bar

Job Title:

Developmental Pre-School Teacher (Special Education) 0.50 FTE

Closing Date:

Open Until filled

Job Number:

80-25-26

Start Date:

Immediately

Location:

Gold Bar Elementary School

Contract:

School Year

Opening Date:

October 2, 2025

Salary:

SEA Contract (current 24-25 rates are $69,128 to $135,983 DOE)

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12. Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our "backyard" is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at  Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

* A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position

* A current resume

* Three or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)

* Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references

* Unofficial copy of transcripts

* Copy of Washington State Certificate

* Note:

Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.

* Questions? Contact Paul Douglas, , 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

Gold Bar Elementary School is seeking applicants for a Developmental Pre-School/Special Education teacher. The successful candidate will provide specially designed developmental instruction and environment for pre-school students. We want teachers who are devoted to students and committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of all students in a team management and shared decision-making environment.

Essential Functions:

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Sultan School District's Strategic Plan supports the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. The Sultan School District uses professional learning communities to develop essential learnings, learning targets, proficiency rating scales, common formative assessments, summative assessments, etc.

* Cause successful learning

* Build an academic self-image in students

* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, board policies, and administrative regulations

* Assure that classroom practices align with district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required

* Align all classroom instruction with common core state standards for grade and subject matter

* Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences (differentiation) and assist other teachers in preparing such lessons

* Provide various learning approaches for meaningful learning experiences for all students at all levels

* Use effective instructional methods and strategies from scientifically-based research

* Use measurable goals and data driven results for continuous progress to meet proficient levels of achievement on state assessments for all identified groups of students

* Collaborate with other members of the staff and participate in the continuous improvement process in accordance with district requirements

* Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member (grade level, department, building, etc.) in the continuous improvement process

* Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their social and academic learning

* Maintain good rapport with students, parents, and staff

* Participate and engage in professional learning communities (PLC)

* Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent

* Provide instruction in the vocabulary and skills necessary to lead to success on district, state and national assessments

* Develop assessment tools that evaluate students by the same standards to measure student learning/growth

* Establish classroom standards for students to use appropriate learning behavior

* Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment

* Provide cultural awareness and sensitivity opportunities

* Train students to use self-management skills

* Provide students with opportunities to work in…