Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Elma School District • Elma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elma School District is accepting applications for a temporary, full-time Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Elma Elementary School. This position involves providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities, ensuring effective implementation of their individualized education plans (IEPs), and fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The teacher will collaborate with other educators and parents.

The approximate dates for this temporary assignment are from 11-20-2026 to 02-26-2027. The role requires adherence to state and federal requirements for special education documentation and deadlines, as well as maintaining an organized classroom conducive to learning. The teacher will also be responsible for demonstrating enthusiasm, guiding students, and providing individual and group services to improve educational performance and conduct.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate or Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate (Special Education Endorsement preferred)
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Experience in working with students identified for special education needs services in adaptive social skills and positive behavior management
• Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of students with a range of disabilities, including sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, conditions such as autism, social, emotional, and mental health needs, or a combination of these difficulties
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology
• Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Must be able to safely lift and/or move equipment and supplies as needed in the course of classroom instruction
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching special education at the primary level preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience in grade levels assigned preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience with new state assessment requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively and efficiently with administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team when requested and maintain positive inter staff communications
• Develop programs for students with developmental disabilities
• Conduct functional vocational evaluations and achievement testing
• Utilize assistive technology in individual student education programs
• Coordinate with the speech-language pathologist and /or occupational therapist, and/or physical therapist and/or school psychologist in the provision of specialist services for eligible students
• Meet state and federal requirements and deadlines in processing special education documentation
• Show evidence of adequate planning and preparation while maintaining an organized classroom conducive to learning
• Ability to focus students’ attention on the lesson while clearly stating objectives
• Skillfully apply teaching strategies with methods to evaluate and report student learning
• Demonstrate ability to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet student needs
• Must establish clear expectations for student “in-classroom” conduct, making expectations known to students
• Must show enthusiasm, as well as guide and assist students while providing instruction
• Provide individual and group services to children and/or parents that emphasizing improved educational performance and/or conduct
• Demonstrates evidence of continued learning interests related to academics, technology, and improved learning of standards
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree