OSS FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE TEACHER – LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Marcus Whitman Middle School; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Whitman Middle School seeks an OSS Functional Adaptive Teacher – Leave Replacement to support students with special needs. The role sees collaboration with a team of educators to implement IEPs, behavioral plans, and related supports, ensuring MSP-aligned instruction across grades and settings.

The position requires a Washington State Special Education certificate, strong communication, and ability to use diverse instructional strategies and technology to meet individual student needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for Special Education required.
• Experience with behavioral disabled students preferred.
• Ability to design and implement behavior plans.
• Willingness to utilize research-based instructional strategies including reading, writing, and math.
• Ability to incorporate new technology into instructional programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of special needs students.
• Develops, implements and monitors IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs; modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborates with staff to plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required MSP essential learnings for special needs students.
• Works with other staff to develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Maintains student records and reports progress to parents regularly.
• Provides instruction using a variety of instructional strategies and technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

IEP/BIP knowledge

Education

Washington State Special Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

OSS FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE TEACHER – LEAVE REPLACEMENT

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Job Details

Reports To: Building Principal

Bargaining Unit: SKEA

Department: Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule: SKSD Adopted

Employment Type: Certificated

FLSA Status: Hourly

Hours per Day: 7.5

Days per Year: 185

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

OSS FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE TEACHER – LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Reports To:

Building Principal

Bargaining Unit

SKEA

Department:

Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule:

SKSD Adopted

Employment Type:

Certificated

Adoption Date:

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Revised Date:

Hours per Day:

7.5

Days per Year:

185

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: This is a leave replacement position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Summary:

This is a Special Education Functional Adaptive teaching position at Marcus Whitman Middle School, a progressive school where staff is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all students. Parents, teachers, and students work together through effective communication, to provide a program that anticipates needs and responds to changes in our society, stressing positive self-esteem and the worth of the individual, with a strong focus on basic skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of special needs students.
• Develops, implements and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavioral Intervention Plans for assigned students; modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learnings (MSP) in all curriculum areas for special needs students.
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population.
• Maintains student records, including special education reports, daily grades, behavior scores, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion. Reports student progress to parents regularly.
• Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology.
• Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student.
• Participates in team and individual instructional and behavioral planning with general education staff.
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, IEP and related meetings, interagency meetings, when appropriate, and department/special education meetings.
• Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
• Communicates with local and state agencies to coordinate services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for Special Education required.
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience with behavioral disabled students is preferred.
• Background in designing and implementing behavior plans.
• Willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading, writing and math skills aimed at assisting special needs students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods by participating in classes, workshops, in-services, peer coaching, reading, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs.
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.
• Must have strong skills in the areas of interpersonal skills, working with a team, communication, and dealing with challenging students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with adolescent students with behavioral/emotional disorders.

Competencies:

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Non-Discrimination Statement

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
[e-mail]
Section 504 Coordinator:
Eric Nerison
Executive Director of Student Support
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-7062
[e-mail]
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber,
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
[e-mail]

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]