1.0 FTE Preschool Special Education Teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide appropriate early childhood educational services to children ages 3-5 who are eligible for IDEA Part B services (special education). A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on building needs and variances in school enrollment.

Requirements

• Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education
• Competency and experience providing early intervention services for children with developmental delays
• Possess the physical agility to sit, drive, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, restrain, and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance and 70 pounds with assistance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality educational programming for eligible children ages 3-5 years
• Participate in staff meetings as requested
• Attend community/contractor meetings as requested
• Assist administration, as requested, with agency documentation and procedural requirements
• Comply with district policies and procedures and make recommendations when necessary for changes to policy and/or procedures
• Directly participate in assessment, referral, evaluation, and team planning on behalf of prospective students with special program plans
• Develop and implement appropriate IEPs consistent with WAC 392-172A
• Meet federal and state timeline requirements for referral, evaluation and IEP formulation and implementation
• Work with classroom teachers and therapists to develop accommodations required by children receiving special services
• Provide direction for the development of behavior management plans as needed
• Periodically assess each child’s developmental progress
• Participate in parent meetings as required and requested
• Provide coordination of MDT/IEP meetings on behalf of families and the district
• Facilitate transition planning and implementation for children from Part C to Part B services and from preschool to kindergarten
• Connect families to resources
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPPA laws regarding student educational and health information
• Collaborate with district staff to organize, conduct and follow up on Child Find requirements per WAC and district policy
• Support collection of classroom data necessary to conduct ongoing program planning and progress tracking
• Complete progress reports according to program and contractual guidelines
• Maintain individual children’s files according to state and federal requirements and district policy and procedures
• Work collaboratively with current district preschool contractor
• Respond in a timely manner to parent concerns and/or complaints making service modifications where necessary
• Identify areas for improvement and promote innovative strategies for program improvement in service delivery
• Facilitate communication between parents, school district personnel and preschool contractor
• Gather, formulate and compile Child Outcomes Summary Form information for reporting to OSPI
• Be aware of student participation in non-district childcare and preschool environments
• Collaborate, as needed, with non-district childcare and preschool providers to provide assistance with suggested accommodations and modifications based on the needs of individual children
• Ability and willingness to change diapers and work on potty training with preschoolers
• Ability and sensitivity to work with children with special health care needs
• Work collaboratively with early childhood program staff
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

Benefits

• Medical coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Dental coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vision coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Life coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Sick/emergency leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (Pullman Public Schools - Pullman Education Association).
• Personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (Pullman Public Schools - Pullman Education Association).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level