Special Education Teacher (2024-25 SY)

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading educational service district as a Special Education Teacher. You will provide essential services to students with moderate to severe disabilities, develop individualized education plans, and create a supportive learning environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Child care discount

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience writing individualized curriculum.
• Experience developing and executing behavior management programs.
• Ability to work with students with moderate to severe disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead IEP team to develop data-driven student learning goals.
• Develop curriculum and strategies consistent with student learning levels.
• Assess student progress towards IEP goals.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Behavior Management

IEP Development

Education

Valid Washington teaching certificate with special education endorsement

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Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions.

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to a Special Education Administrator the Special Education Teacher provides services to special education students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities ages three to 21 years of age. The Special Education Teacher leads the IEP team to develop data driven student learning and behavioral goals. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and program strategies consistent with the student's learning level and to continually assess student progress towards IEP goals. Teaching environments include resource rooms and self-contained classrooms at the elementary, middle, and high school level.

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Salary

The full salary range for this position is $54,308.00 - $102,360.00. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment/Location:

We are recruiting for a Special Education Teacher to serve the Klickitat School District in a life skills classroom for the 2025-26 school year. This position is full time, 185 days.

Only complete applications will be considered.

A Complete Application Will Include

• Work history including ANY and ALL employment in the past 10 years.
• At least three professional references contact information.
• A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
• A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.
• A copy of a teaching certificate or transcripts showing evidence of completing a Special Ed teacher preparation program.
  
  

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Race, Religion, Creed, Color, Sex, National Origin, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Or The Use Of a Trained Guide Dog Or Service Animal By a Disabled Person. The Following Individuals Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [e-mail]
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [e-mail]
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [e-mail]
  
  

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: https://www.esd112.org/hr/benefits/ for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

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Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate with a special education endorsement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have experience writing individualized curriculum?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have experience developing, executing and adjusting behavior management programs?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.

Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):

• A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
• The name and address of the arresting agency;
• The date of the arrest;
• The final disposition, if any;
• If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
• The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
• Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
  
  

06

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.

07

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

08

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted
  
  

10

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.

Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.

Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.

Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

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• No
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