Special Education Teacher
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Special Education Teacher (10112 SPED) Job Description
Job Title and Context
Special Education Teacher (10112 SPED)
2026 - 2027 School Year
1.0 FTE
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 08/31/2026.
Job Summary
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:
Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.
Certified positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to tri pay, in-service days, and extended contracts, all in accordance with the applicable CBA as negotiated.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree; valid Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
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 students 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.
Essential Functions
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 students' health and physical needs.
Implement services and supports focused on students' hygiene, health and basic needs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Evergreen Public Schools is committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and strives to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Contact Information for Discrimination Complaints
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Cale Piland, Title IX Coordinator Director of Student Services 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4430caleb.piland@evergreenps.org
Tai Phong, Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Health Services Manager 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-6711tai.phong@evergreenps.org
Danny Orrantia, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Senior Director of Human Resources 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4014daniel.orrantia@evergreenps.org
Shane Gardner, HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity
Director of Safety & Security 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4066 shane.gardner@evergreenps.org