K-6 Life Skills Teacher

Special Education RRE; Royal City (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal School District 160 is seeking a K-6 Life Skills Teacher for Royal City, WA. The role supports students with disabilities, implements IEPs, and collaborates with a district teaching team to deliver an inclusive program.

Starting 2026-27, the position is full-time with a 180-day contract. Annual salary ranges from $56,858 to $118,240, plus health, dental, and retirement benefits. Apply by the district’s posted deadline.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students including the ability to schedule activities, meetings, analyze and collect data, and use job-related equipment.
• Assesses students’ social needs (behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.), academic needs, progress expectations, goals (developmental level, vocational abilities) for evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.
• Administer, under supervision, first aid and assistance, also, but not limited to self-care and mobility, to medically fragile children for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children assigned.
• Directs instructional assistants, student aides for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements, providing an effective school program, and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Demonstrate understanding of state testing and accommodations for students, along with alternative assessments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning for the purpose of improving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills and using best practice strategies and curriculum.
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work positively with students at elementary grade level to manage behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to decision‑making in collaboration with administrators and other staff members.
• Serve as a consultant, and/or provider of direct services to implement IEPs for children with disabilities in a variety of settings, including the classroom, and, when appropriate, other settings that provide services to children.
• Serve as an equal member of a teaching team in an inclusive program, when needed.
• Serve as a member of the district's IEP team and assist with assessment, program planning/IEP development, and placement offerings for service delivery for children with disabilities.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team when designing/delivering services to children with disabilities, with working knowledge of specific learning disabled, hearing impaired, autism, visually impaired, multiple disabled, and other delays.
• Promote parent involvement in program and services.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Special Education

Data analysis

IEP collaboration

Team collaboration

Behavior assessment

Education

Washington State Certificate with Special Education

Job description

K-6 Life Skills Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919484

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Requirements

• Valid Washington State Certificate with Special Education and other appropriate endorsement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students including the ability to schedule activities, meetings, analyze and collect data, and use job-related equipment.
• Assesses students’ social needs (behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.), academic needs, progress expectations, goals (developmental level, vocational abilities) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.
• Administer, under supervision, first aid and assistance, also, but not limited to self-care and mobility, to medically fragile children for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children assigned.
• Directs instructional assistants, student aides for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements, providing an effective school program, and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Demonstrate understanding of state testing and accommodations for students, along with alternative assessments.

• Facilitate student learning for the purpose of improving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills and using best practice strategies and curriculum.
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work positively with students at elementary grade level to manage behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to decision‑making in collaboration with administrators and other staff members.
• Serve as a consultant, and/or provider of direct services to implement IEPs for children with disabilities in a variety of settings, including the classroom, and, when appropriate, other settings that provide services to children.
• Serve as an equal member of a teaching team in an inclusive program, when needed.
• Serve as a member of the district's IEP team and assist with assessment, program planning/IEP development, and placement offerings for service delivery for children with disabilities.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team when designing/delivering services to children with disabilities, with working knowledge of specific learning disabled, hearing impaired, autism, visually impaired, multiple disabled, and other delays.
• Promote parent involvement in program and services.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

• Starting Date: 2026-27 School Year
• Salary: $56,858-$118,240 based on education and experience; 2026-27 Salary Schedule
• Contract: 180 days, 7.5 Hrs/Day, 8:00-3:30
• Benefits: Retirement (Department of Retirement Systems), medical, dental, and life insurance benefits (SEBB through HCA)

NONDISCRIMINATION: The Royal 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: Title IX Coordinator, Cody Miller, Compliance Officer, 901 Ahlers Ave. N, Royal City, WA 99357, [phone], [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,858 to $118,240 Annual Contract

Contact Information

• Marissa Reyes
• PO BOX 486 Royal City, WA 99357
• Royal City, Washington 99357
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]