Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Plan, prepare and deliver a quality instructional program based upon student Individual Education Plan goals, state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction to students of diverse backgrounds and learning needs in inclusive settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate, K-12, Special Education Endorsement
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be a Washington resident

Desired

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations
• Knowledge of effective research-based curricula and practices in academic, behavior, and social skills
• Knowledge and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices for a wide range of student ages, needs and abilities
• Through collaboration with team members, design and implement strong programming within student IEP that is compliant with state and federal regulations
• Design and implement intervention based on student assessment and evaluation
• Willing to be a collaborative member of small school staff
• Skills in effective planning and implementation of lessons based on state standards, district curriculum, and student needs
• Ability to communicate with and work with parents
• Strong organization, time management and record keeping. Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy work setting.
• Knowledge and skills in using various formative and summative assessments and progress monitoring tools to inform practice
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with classroom teachers in designing and implementing specially designed instruction
• Experience or knowledge of the transition needs of the emerging adolescent
• Ability to set high expectations for students and provide rigorous curriculum and instruction
• Train and provide indirect supervision and guidance to para educators
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach K-12 students who are identified for special education services;
  Prepare IEP's according to law.

Contract

Terms:

Work Year: 2026/2027 School Year

Salary:
Per placement on the QEA Salary Allocation Schedule

Range: $61,886 - $116,648

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Term Life AD&D, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Employee Assistance Program.

Submit completed application, cover letter, letters of recommendation, and current resume to:

Quilcene School District – Attn:
Human Resources - PO Box 40 - Quilcene, WA 98376

Or email to: hr

Applications are available through the human resources office. You may call  to request a packet or go to our district website at: www.qsd
48.org/employment. Applicants must pass a background check (fingerprints) through the WSP and FBI.