Special Education Teacher - Private Self-Contained

Lilac Learning Center•Longview, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Lilac Learning Center is growing, and we are looking for a passionate, highly skilled Special Education Teacher to join our team in beautiful Longview, WA. If you’re looking for a school that honors your expertise, invests deeply in your professional growth, and believes that joyful, evidence-based education changes lives, this is the place for you. We are a small, collaborative, tight-knit school with a strong ABA-SPED integrated model - and we’re raising the bar for what Special Education should look like in our community. As a Special Education Teacher at Lilac, you will play an essential role in shaping the learning trajectories of students with diverse and intensive needs. You will design individualized curriculum pathways, oversee the implementation of goals, collaborate directly with BCBAs and the Site Director, and serve as the teacher of record for your caseload. We operate a year-round program, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in an on-site, highly supportive environment.

Requirements

Clear, professional oral and written communication
Strong organizational skills and follow-through
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ABA/SPED team
Independent decision-making and strong critical thinking
Ability to follow directions in written, oral, and visual formats
Physical ability to respond to high-intensity student needs
Maintains professional boundaries and student dignity
Open to coaching and feedback
Bachelor’s degree required
Washington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement Or ability to obtain within 30 days
Current CPR/First Aid certification Or ability to obtain within 30 days
Training or willingness to train in QBS Safety-Care (crisis management + physical intervention)
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, stand, and sit for extended periods
Ability to lift/push/pull/carry 50 lbs
Ability to run, walk, and physically respond in crisis situations
Ability to climb a six-foot fence if required for safety
Ability to perform escorts, holds, and restraints with moderate to high levels of force (training provided)
Clean criminal background check
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Staff Leadership
Provide ongoing PD and coaching to Lead Techs and Behavior Technicians
Delegate effectively to maintain instructional and behavioral treatment fidelity
Collaborate with the BCBA on student objectives, programming, and documentation
Student Support
Identify student needs and design SDI, accommodations, and supports
Prepare lessons, resources, progress reports, and IEP documentation
Monitor, assess, and respond to performance and data trends
Implement physical management as required (with training provided)
Maintain an inclusive, safe, predictable classroom environment
Families & Facility
Communicate with parents about progress, goals, and next steps
Research, modify, and implement curriculum
Participate in maintaining a clean and safe facility
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base salary, with additional salary increases for Autism Certification
Signing Bonus — $7,500
Relocation Assistance — Up to $10,000
Annual Bonus — Up to $3,000
401(k) with up to 4% match
Full medical, dental, vision, life, and disability paid 100% by company
3 weeks Paid time off (front loaded on January 1) plus 5 paid school closure weeks & 11 paid holidays
Mileage & expenses reimbursed (where applicable)
Snacks & meals provided in the staff kitchen
Fun on the spot staff recognition program using Bonusly
Tuition discount through Mary Baldwin University
Funding for ABA conferences, CEUs, and credential maintenance (Teacher Certs, BCBA, LBA)
Opportunity to collaborate with university faculty & graduate students
Monthly full-day PD + weekly half-day PD dedicated to training and instruction refinement