Special Education Teacher CY0: 26-27 29

Aberdeen School District; Bel-Aire (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical/Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Aberdeen School District No. 5 in Aberdeen, Washington, seeks a full-time Special Education teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position supports eligible students, works within multidisciplinary teams, and requires collaboration with families and community partners.

Applicants should hold a Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; experience with inclusionary models and strong instructional planning are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires WA State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Experience with inclusionary programs preferred.
• Ability to plan instructional programs for diverse learners.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Strong communication with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of technology to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and meaningful education programs for eligible students.
• Participate on multidisciplinary team to assess student needs and progress.
• Schedule and conduct conferences with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Coordinate training and work assignments of instructional assistants.
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation as required.
• Effectively communicate learning progress with students and parents.
• Participate in extracurricular programs, activities, meetings, and conferences as required.

Skills

Elementary teaching experience

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Inclusionary programs

Program planning

Cooperation with staff

Communication with students/parents

Technology for learning

Human relations

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education

Job description

START DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CONTRACT: 1 FTE, current year only

BENEFITS:

• Eligible for retirement, medical/dental insurance, long-term disability

Comprehensive benefit information can be found here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement inSpecial Education.
• Prior successfulelementary teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
• Experience and/or flexibility to work in a variety of programs including inclusionary models preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan instructional programs to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Effective human relations and communications skills with students, parents, staff and community.
• Knowledge/experience in technology to implement and enhance student learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work cooperatively with administrators and staff to develop and implement individualized and meaningful education programs for eligible students.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to continually assess student needs and evaluate learning progress.
• Schedule and conduct conferences with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Coordinate training and work assignments of instructional assistants.
• Prepare and maintain reports and other documentation as required.
• Effectively communicate learning progress with students and parents.
• Participate in extracurricular programs, activities, meetings and conferences as required.

SALARY:2026-27 AEA Salary Schedule

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer [phone] [e-mail] and Stefanie Lamont, Section 504/ADA Coordinator [phone] [e-mail]. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.