Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

CEU and licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is hiring Special Education Teachers in Washington for the 2026–2027 school year. Positions span preschool through high school levels and may involve resource, self-contained, inclusion, life skills, behavioral support, and other programs.

In-person, school-based settings across Washington state with flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Special Education teaching certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• School-based experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs.
• Deliver differentiated instruction aligned with state standards.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional collaboration.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

Washington State Special Education teaching certificate

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

## Special Education TeacherApplylocations: Tacoma, WAposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101169**Job Title:**Special Education Teacher**Pay Range:**$45-56/hour**Job Description:****Special Education Teacher | Washington | 2026–2027 School Year**Ampersand Therapy is hiring **Special Education Teachers** for current and upcoming opportunities throughout **Washington State** for the 2026–2027 school year. As a women- and therapist-founded company, we are committed to supporting exceptional educators who are passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs succeed.This is an **evergreen posting** designed to connect with talented Special Education Teachers for a variety of school-based openings. Positions may be available at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level and may include resource, self-contained, inclusion, life skills, behavioral support, transition, and other specialized programs.### ### Position Highlights* **Location:** Multiple school districts throughout Washington* **Position:** Special Education Teacher* **Schedule:** Full-time and part-time opportunities available* **Setting:** In-person, school-based* **School Year:** 2026–2027* **Grade Levels:** Preschool through High School (varies by assignment)### ### Responsibilities* Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to student needs* Deliver differentiated instruction aligned with student goals and state standards* Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment* Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families* Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation* Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional collaboration* Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, accommodations, and assistive technology as appropriate* Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and functional development### ### Qualifications* Valid Washington State Special Education teaching certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills* School-based experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply* Commitment to creating equitable, student-centered learning environments### ### Why Join Ampersand Therapy?* Competitive compensation* Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees* 401(k) with company match* CEU and licensure reimbursement (where applicable)* Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support throughout your assignment* Therapist-founded company that understands the needs of school-based professionals* Opportunities with a variety of supportive school districts across WashingtonIf you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to be considered for current and upcoming Special Education Teacher opportunities throughout Washington State.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!