Special Education Teacher (9874 SPED)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Leave Replacement (one year only) Position for the 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher role for the 2026-2027 School Year. Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is committed to creating a diverse community that provides equitable opportunities, access, resources, and support for all members to be successful. The district aims to foster an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff in a diverse local, national, and global community. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview and undergo a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement
• Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check.
• Understanding of current State and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Physical capability to respond to student in order to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.
• Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum integration and a commitment to improve and refine instructional and management skills by participating in professional development.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to use a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs.
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students and adults (staff and parents).
• Demonstrated awareness, appreciation and respect of diversity among students and adults.
• Sets appropriate expectations for individual students.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
• Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Workshop Model of Instruction
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the designated grade level
• Experience working with at-risk student population
• Experience working with economically diverse or challenged populations
• Preferred training and/or experience in instructional and management strategies to include: Use of educational and assistive technology.
• Knowledge of classroom and individual student behavior management techniques.
• Experience and training in student behavior intervention techniques and de-escalation.
• Experience using the IEP-Online system.
• Training and/or experience in instructional and/or management strategies in positive behavioral supports, Collaborative Problem Solving, TEACCH, ABA, visual systems/learning, assistive technology, social thinking, social emotional learning, curriculum adaptations, social skills instruction, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS).

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Building Assessment Team.
• Assess and evaluate students in all areas of potential need to determine eligibility and areas of service/need and for purposes of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Develop, implement and monitor Individualized Education Plans, behavioral intervention plans, and age appropriate transition plans.
• Provide specially designed instruction, support, and related services to students including accommodations, supplemental services, and modifications of general education curriculum to students.
• Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success, including use of technology.
• Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum student outcomes.
• Participate with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet the needs of students in all curriculum areas.
• Supervise, schedule and train paraprofessionals.
• Create and manage a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students and providing positive supports and guidance to a diverse population.
• Confer with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents.
• Cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior and academic progress.
• Participate in State, Federal and District testing requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and timely records as required by law, District Policy, and Administrative Regulations including attendance, IEP information, progress reports, cumulative records, and classroom inventory.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Perform assigned out-of-classroom supervision and other duties.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning events, and grade level/department/PLC/job-alike meetings.
• Participate in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Oversee general management of student’s health and physical needs.
• Implement services and supports focused on student’s hygiene, health, and basic needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic long-term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• FSA
• DCAP
• HSA
• FPFSA (w/HDHP)
• Supplemental benefits
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave
• Additional negotiated leave options

What This Job Offers

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