Posting for the 2026-27 School YearPosition Type:Certificated, continuing contract after required provisional status
Position Title: 1.0 FTE HS Special Education Life Skills Room
Position Location: Washougal High School
Position Posting: 048-2026
Position Begins: immediately Salary: $66,137 to $124,653Based on 2025-26 salary schedule and placement is based upon education & experience
POSTED: September 3, 2026
Anticipated Open to the PublicApplications due for initial consideration: September 8, 2026
5 days per week
184 days/180 student attendance (per District calendar, prorated by the remaining days in the school year)
District salary schedule
Internal Posting for WAE members closes at 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026.Required Endorsements: WA state Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Classroom teacher: - Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives of students who have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
- Teaches to individualized IEP goals using district approved course materials and aligned with the district vision and mission.
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for the instruction of students with wide ranges of mental, physical, and emotional maturation.
- Coordinates specialized instruction with general education curriculum as appropriate
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Establishes research-based positive behavior classroom management programs for students.
- Develops, monitors and assists students with general hygiene routines.
- Establishes, monitors, and adjusts behavior management for individual needs.
- Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior needed to achieve e?ective participation in all activities.
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services
- required to meet those goals.
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Communicates with parents. Holds parent teacher conferences and IEP team meetings to discuss the individual student's progress.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Works e?ectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals (O.T., P.T., S.L.P.)
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using
- appropriate, district-approved, resources and materials.
- Trains, supervises, and teaches paraeducators to work with students with special needs.
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the evaluation process in conformance with the approved district guidelines.
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: - Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment
- Knowledge of and skills in using e?ective instructional strategies and practices.
- Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting academic and behavior assessments
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and disability
- Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities
- Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
- Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
- Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
- Skills with computers, including a broad range of assistive technology resources.
- Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate e?ectively with other professionals in a team setting.
- Ability to interact positively and e?ectively with parents, students, sta?, and
- administrators.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
- Ability to read and follow manuals.
- Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, eaching, handling, touching and/or feeling.
- Manuel dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer.
- Able to sit at a desk, conference table, and/or in meetings of various configurations for extended periods of time.
- Able to see and read, with or without visual aids, laws and codes, rules,
- policies, and other printed matter, computer screens and printouts.
- Able to hear and understand speech on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations.
SKILLS - Able to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: controlling and motivating students, maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software applications, adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment
KNOWLEDGE OF: - Current teaching methods and techniques, especially for students with severe disabilities.
- Learning theories, assessment practices, and current research regarding students with disabilities.
- Policies and procedures pertaining to IEPs.
- Behavior intervention theories and techniques.
- Core, and alternative, curriculum and strategies for implementing curriculum
- Current laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
- First Aid and CPR.
- Research methods and report writing techniques.
- Issues related to adult transition.
ABILITY TO: - Utilize interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and school/district sta?.
- Establish e?ective rapport with students.
- Communicate e?ectively, both orally and in writing, ideas, thoughts, lesson material and instructions to students, parents, sta?, and community.
- Plan, organize, and implement IEPs.
- Organize instruction based on individual and group needs.
- Direct the work of instructional assistants and volunteers.
- Collaborate e?ectively with a wide variety of professional sta?.
- Monitor students' physical, emotional, and educational needs during school hours.
- Maintain suitable learning environment including appropriate planning and organization of classroom and materials.
- Manage and prioritize multiple activities with accuracy and in a timely fashion.
- Operate a computer and standard o?ce equipment.
Experience: Prior special education experience is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree
Certificated & License Requirements: WA State Teaching Certificate with K-12 Special Education Endorsement or ability to obtain endorsement
Valid First Aid Certificate
FLSA Status Exempt
Clearances WSP/FBI Background Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
The Washougal School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.
