Special Education Teacher

Sultan School District 311; Washington; On-site; USD 69,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Washington state retirement package

Paid time off including sick leave

Job summary

Sultan High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specially designed instruction for high school students with mild to severe disabilities. The successful candidate will work within a team environment and share decision-making responsibilities.

Required is a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education, plus successful background checks. SEA Contract responsibilities include collaboration, data-driven planning, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with varied remedial and/or special education needs.
• Ability to work in team-based, shared decision-making environments.
• Ability to align instruction with state standards and district expectations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction for high school students with mild to severe disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff to meet diverse student needs and ensure continuity of learning.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and progress monitoring as required.

Skills

Special needs expertise

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Education

Washington State teaching certificate (Special Education)

FBI/WA background clearance

I-9 employment eligibility

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Number: 10-25-26

Start Date: SEA Contract (late August 2025)

Location: Sultan High School

Contract: 2025 - 2026 School Year

Opening Date: March 20, 2025

Salary: SEA Contract $69,128 - $135,983 (current 24-25 rates)

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12. Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

SultanHigh School is seeking applicants for a special education teacher. The successful candidate will provide specially designed instruction for high school students with mild to severe disabilities. We want teachers who are devoted to students and committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of all students in a team management and shared decision-making environment.

Essential Functions:

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Sultan School District’s Strategic Plan supports the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. The Sultan School District uses professional learning communities to develop essential learnings, learning targets, proficiency rating scales, common formative assessments, summative assessments, etc.

• Cause successful learning
• Build an academic self-image in students
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Assure that classroom practices align with district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Align all classroom instruction with common core state standards for grade and subject matter
• Prepare lessons that reflect adaptation for individual student differences (differentiation) and assist other teachers in preparing such lessons
• Provide various learning approaches for meaningful learning experiences for all students at all levels
• Use effective instructional methods and strategies from scientifically-based research
• Use measurable goals and data driven results for continuous progress to meet proficient levels of achievement on state assessments for all identified groups of students
• Collaborate with other members of the staff and participate in the continuous improvement process in accordance with district requirements
• Use preparation/planning time to include participating as a team member (grade level, department, building, etc.) in the continuous improvement process
• Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their social and academic learning
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Provide students with opportunities to become technologically competent
• Provide instruction in the vocabulary and skills necessary to lead to success on district, state and national assessments
• Develop assessment tools that evaluate students by the same standards to measure student learning/growth
• Establish classroom standards for students to use appropriate learning behavior
• Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment
• Provide cultural awareness and sensitivity opportunities
• Train students to use self-management skills
• Provide students with opportunities to work in collaboration with others
• Connect extended content learning opportunities into life experiences
• Utilize inclusive practices to support all learners
• Differentiate instruction (product, process, content, practice) to meet the needs of all learners
• Partnership with parents and families in student learning
• Provide evidence of personal continuous learning and growth in grade level/subject
• Remain current in subject area(s)
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Use professional growth plan
• Participate in continuous refinement of the instructional program and the overall learning environment
• Participates and engages in professional learning communities (PLC)
• Work in collaboration with other professionals and community partners
• Utilize inclusive practices to support all learners.
• Differentiate instruction (product, process, content, practice) to meet the needs of all learners.
• Provide evidence of personal continuous learning and growth in grade level/subject.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other document required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Successful involvement in a professional learning community
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially
• Knowledge of autism helpful
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Skills and knowledge necessary to provide targeted academic interventions
• Evidence of strong classroom management skills
• Evidence of strong instructional skills
• Evidence of a caring and compassionate skill set for fragile students
• Ability to communicate positively and appropriately with students, parents and staff
• Knowledge in the creation and execution of IEP related documentation and record keeping
• Experience/training integrating special needs students in the regular classroom
• Experience involving home and community in the school setting
• Training/experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Ability to maintain proper attendance by arriving to work on time on a daily basis
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum
• Ability to assess student learning in a variety of ways
• Ability to write IEP's
• Knowledge of IEP Online preferred
• Evidence of leadership, positive human relations and organizational skills
• Successful teaching experience with a wide range of special needs students
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to work with students who have varied remedial academic and/or special education needs
• Genuine desire to work with special needs students and help them succeed, both academically and socially

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• Valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

BENEFITS OFFERED:

For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, paid time off including sick leave, holidays, personal days, and bereavement leave. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dental plans
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Vision plans
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol.

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer. The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA 98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant’s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a conditionof employment.Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

“Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students.”