Special Education Teacher

Blaine School District; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaine Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Lifeskills to provide targeted instruction and support for students with disabilities. The role supports the development of academic, social, behavioral, and daily living skills within a self-contained setting, aligning with district standards and IEP goals.

The role requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement and a commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and strong communication with

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience working with students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities in a self-contained setting.
• Proficient in differentiated instruction, IEP development, and individualized learning plans.
• Strong collaboration with families, general education staff, and related service providers.
• Ability to pass WSP and FBI fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction for students with disabilities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instruction aligned to IEPs and state standards.
• Teach curriculum adopted by the District with accommodations and modifications.
• Differentiate instruction using data to guide interventions and progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, assistants, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress on IEP goals.
• Adhere to district policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Instructional technology

Teamwork

Professional growth mindset

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Posting Information: We are currently hiring for a Special Education Teacher - Lifeskills at Blaine Elementary School. This is a 1.0 FTE continuing position, starting as soon as possible.

Overview

This position provides specialized instruction and support to students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet individual student needs, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with families, general education staff, related service providers, and other school personnel to support each student's educational success.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement
• Strong foundation in special education, including assessment, instruction, IEP development, and targeted interventions
• Experience working with students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities in a self-contained setting
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver differentiated instruction, adapt curriculum, and develop individualized learning plans that integrate academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals
• Effective classroom and behavior management skills promoting inclusion
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with instructional technology and/or willingness to learn
• Commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and responsiveness to feedback
• Ability to pass WSP and FBI fingerprint background check
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Functions

• Provide developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction that meets the needs of the whole child, including specialized instruction for students with disabilities
• Plan, implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction consistent with district curriculum and Washington State Learning Standards and aligned to IEPs
• Teach curriculum as adopted by the District, incorporating IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications as appropriate
• Participate in PLCs and professional development
• Differentiate instruction and use student data to guide teaching, provide interventions, accommodations, and modifications and monitor progress towards grade-level standards and IEP goals
• Direct and collaborate with instructional assistants, paraeducators, and volunteers
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are implemented
• Build strong relationships with families, communicate regularly regarding student progress toward IEP goals and classroom performance
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required
• Adhere to district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent

Nondiscrimination Notice:

Blaine School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to the District's Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator [e-mail] or Section 504/ADA Coordinator [e-mail]