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

046-2026: MS Special Education Teacher
- Resource Room - .6 FTE at JMS/.4 FTE at CCMS
- Anticipated open to public

WASHOUGAL SCH DIST 112-6 Canyon Creek Middle School/Jemtegaard Middle School
- Washougal, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in WASHOUGAL SCH DIST 112-6

Job : 5908276

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

1.0 FTE - 046-2026posting

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

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective 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
• Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skills and abilities
  
  in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Skills with computers, including a broad range of assistive technology resources.
• Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to read and follow manuals.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling, touching and/or feeling.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer.
• Able to sit at a desk, conference table, and/or in meetings of various configurations for extended periods of time.
• Able to see and read, with or without visual aids, laws and codes, rules, policies, and other printed matter, computer screens and printouts.
• Able to hear and understand speech on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations.

• Able to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: controlling and motivating students, maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software applications, adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment

• Current teaching methods and techniques, especially for students with severe disabilities.
• Learning theories, assessment practices, and current research regarding students with disabilities.
• Policies and procedures pertaining to IEPs.
• Behavior intervention theories and techniques.
• Core, and alternative, curriculum and strategies for implementing curriculum
• Current laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Issues related to adult transition.

• Utilize interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and school/district staff.
• Establish effective rapport with students.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, ideas, thoughts, lesson material and instructions to students,…