Special Education Teacher - FTE Continuing

Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE Continuing

Applications will be accepted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 AM
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time).

Freeman School District

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

• Work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate student needs, design comprehensive programming, and unify student support services.
• Deliver individualized academic, social, and life skills instruction for both students who need intensive, self-contained (DI) special education services and resource (push-in/pull-out) special education services.
• Adapt district curricula to meet diverse student needs under all federal disability categories and within a tiered, MTSS framework.
• Actively participate as an essential member of the building MTSS team to look at school-wide data, identify students at risk, and recommend interventions.
• Monitor and schedule a team of instructional Paraeducators who support special education and intervention students to ensure fidelity in Tier 2/3 and special education interventions.
• Partner with general education teams to facilitate student inclusion and ensure accommodation compliance across all school environments including recess, PE, specials and academic content areas.
• Create Positive Behavior Support Plans for students. Implement and provide input on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using positive behavior strategies.
• Plan, author, and manage legally compliant IEPs, tracking academic, behavioral, and transitional progress.
• Maintain strict compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations and Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) governing special education practices, timelines, and student rights.
• Consistently attend and contribute to all mandatory meetings, including building staff meetings, special education team meetings, and professional learning communities.
• Coordinate and assist with the seamless transitions of students on IEPs between buildings, grade levels, or special education programs to ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain rigorous individual student progress data to guide interventions and generate required quarterly progress reports.
• Consult regularly with parents, general education staff, and outside agencies (as needed) to coordinate care and report student growth.
• Maintain the mobility required to safely support students school-wide and assist medically fragile students under nursing direction.
• Align daily teaching practices with district philosophies while actively pursuing continuing education and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Must possess an endorsement in Special Education.
• Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
• Preference given to those with experience in Special Education working with students with behavioral, cognitive, academic, and adaptive needs.
• Preference given to those with experience working with at‑risk and behaviorally disabled students.
• Preference given to those applicants with IEP ON‑LINE experience.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Demonstrated success by training/experience which recognizes all children as learners.
• Preference given for having current high quality references.
• Must submit a complete application packet.

• Salary Range: $52,690.00 - $ per year; placement based on experience and level of education.
• Length of
  
  Contract:
  
  This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract beginning with the  school year (0.8 Elementary Special Education Teacher / 0.2 Intervention Teacher); 182 days plus professional development.
• Leaves/Benefits:
  Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year; additional benefits may include sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

Freeman School District 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 youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator:
Randy Russell, rrussell, , 15001 S Jackson Rd. Rockford, WA 99030

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Location:

District Wide

Salary Range $52,690.00 - $ / Salary Schedule