Teacher, Highly Structured, Job 26-0036 CH

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract Highly Structured teaching position at Challenger Elementary School effective the 2026-2027 school year. Highly structured is a program for students with Autism or other characteristics often associated with Autism who require intensive support and visual based instruction. Students’ primary instructional needs are in functional communication (social interactions, foundational use of AAC), self-regulation (sensory, emotional, behavioral), and adaptive (visual schedules, following single to multi-step directions, and developing school routines). Students have cognitive delays which result in the need for instruction using alternate curriculum. Instruction in the Highly Structured classroom is often provided in groups of 1-2 students targeting functional academic skills and vocational skills. Program paraeducators support students in the general education setting with the goal of building social interactions. Students in the Highly Structured program participate in the WA-AIM alternate assessment. Class size: Up to 11 students with a teacher and 3 classroom paraeducators.

Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s)
Meet highly qualified requirements relative to assignment
Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively meet students’ developmental needs.
Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience as a special education teacher preferred
Second language or language acquisition background preferred
Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating achievement for each student.
Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction, and improving student learning.
Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement, and meeting special education laws and policies.
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation and placement.
Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy.
Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor