Head Vocational and Behavioral SpEd Teacher

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Elma School District Head Vocational and Behavioral SpEd Teacher

Date Posted: 06-15-2026

Closing Date: 06-20-2026 (or until filled)

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $64,711.58 - $ )
• Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical;
  Dental;
  Vision;
  Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

The Head Vocational and Behavioral SpEd Teacher at Elma’s high needs behavioral academy will design and deliver instruction to students with behavioral and emotional support needs. This is a full‑time position that requires strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Experience teaching students with high needs autism and behavior in a structured environment
• Experience working with students identified for special education needs services in social adaptive skills and positive behavior management and transitional vocational services
• Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of students with a range of disabilities including sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, conditions such as autism, social‑emotional and mental health needs, or a combination of these difficulties
• Knowledge and/or experience in grade levels assigned and common core standards
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology
• Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

• Trained in Right Response, Safety Care, or other similar behavioral intervention program
• Knowledge and/or experience with new state assessment requirements
• Experience leading educational teams as a TOSA, PLC lead, or other leadership opportunities available for teachers in the school setting

• Lead, design and deliver instruction for students qualifying for the behavior program and class
• Case manage Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
• Work with vocational and behavioral teams to lead and align instructional design and delivery
• Design instruction for students in the behavior program to meet their academic, social emotional, and behavior needs
• Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors
• Provide individual and small group support to students who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues
• Collaborate and calibrate with Special Services Director regularly on transitional and behavioral programs goals and progress
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to support the social emotional and behavioral needs of students in the building
• Up to date on certification for any physical intervention required to ensure student and staff safety
• Provide crisis intervention and support to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises
• Maintain accurate records of student academic and behavioral progress, in addition to behavior interventions implemented
• Provide training and support to teachers and staff on behavior management strategies
• Ability to direct and support any certificated or paraprofessional staff assigned to support students in the behavioral classroom
• Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning
• Efficiently handle and oversee tasks to ensure that each task is organized, prioritized and effectively managed

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.