MS Special Education Teacher - Resource Room FTE at JMS​/FTE at CCMS - Anticipated public

1.0 FTE - 046-2026 posting

Washougal School District

Posting for the 2026-27 School Year

Position Type:Certificated, continuing contract after required provisional status

Position Title: 1.0 FTE MS Special Education Resource Room, .6 FTE at JMS/.4 FTE at CCMS

Position Location: Jemtegaard Middle School & Canyon Creek Middle School

Position Posting: 046-2026

Position Begins: immediately

Salary: $66,137 to $124,653

Based on 2025-26 salary schedule and placement is based upon education & experience

POSTED: August 31, 2026

Anticipated Open to the Public

Applications due for initial consideration: September 2, 2026

5 days per week

184 days/180 student attendance (per District calendar)

District salary schedule

Internal Posting for WAE members closes at 4:00 p.m. on September 2 , 2026 .

Purpose:

At Washougal School District, we are guided by our  Strategic Plan to grow, enrich, and inspire the future . Our mission is to work together to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who positively impact their community . We are seeking highly qualified educators and staff who value inclusive classrooms and are responsive to the needs of all students and families. We celebrate the diversity of our community and invite candidates from all backgrounds to join us in this work.

Required Endorsements: WA state Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Classroom teacher:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives of students who have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
• Teaches to individualized IEP goals using district approved course materials and aligned with the district vision and mission.
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for the instruction of students with wide ranges of mental, physical, and emotional maturation.
• Coordinates specialized instruction with general education curriculum as appropriate
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Establishes research-based positive behavior classroom management programs for students.
• Develops, monitors and assists students with general hygiene routines.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts behavior management for individual needs.
• Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior needed to achieve e?ective participation in all activities.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services
• required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Communicates with parents. Holds parent teacher conferences and IEP team meetings to discuss the individual student's progress.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Works e?ectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals (O.T., P.T., S.L.P.)
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using
• appropriate, district-approved, resources and materials.
• Trains, supervises, and teaches para educators to work with students with special needs.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the evaluation process in conformance with the approved district guidelines.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment
• Knowledge of and skills in using e?ective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting academic and behavior assessments
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and disability
• Know…