2026-2027 SY Special Education Teacher Life Skills (K-2) Three Rivers Elementary

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO WASHINGTON 99301

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Open Date: June 23 2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: June 30 2026at 4:00pm

POSITION: Special Education Teacher Life Skills (K-2) 1.0 FTE

LOCATION: Three Rivers Elementary

SALARY: Based on the 2026-2027 Certificated Salary Schedule

Certificated salary schedule:Salary Schedule

Payroll and Benefits:Employee Benefits

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement
• Minimum of Bachelors Degree
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds supervise or assist with feeding toileting diaper changing catheterization etc.
• Experience or willingness to learn about working with students with Autism Development Delays and other disabilities
• CPI trained or commitment to be trained
• Type II drivers license or commitment to obtain if needed must have valid drivers license
• Committed to partnering with community agencies (DVR DDA etc.)
• Successful experience and/or ability successfully coordinate scheduling and supervision for multiple support sta and team members at a variety of locations
• Successful experience and/or ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships with potential and current employers as position will focus heavy focus on post school outcomes transition skills and as appropriate school to work transition placements in the community
• Ability to effectively communicate with collaborative partners

The candidate must demonstrate commitment to student success while aligning with state requirements and the schools guiding principles vision and mission. The candidate must also demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working with all students. The candidate must be willing to participate in required trainings and professional development implement best practices that foster meaningful learning experiences work within a system that supports student interventions and collaborate with relevant staff members to enhance student outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• Previous successful classroom teaching experience
• Bilingual/Biliterate* in English/Spanish
• Experience working with adult students with developmental disabilities
• Training in the use of PECS and other augmentative communication devices
• Experience developing and implementing BIPs based on FBAs

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted

and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed age religion color national origin veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Jen Johnson; 1215 W. Lewis St. Pasco WA 99301 jenjohnson@; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken 1215 W. Lewis St. Pasco WA 99301 .

*Bilingual/Biliterate is defined as having been previously hired into a PSD Bilingual Certificated assignment or obtaining a passing score on the STAMP Assessment

Last Updated by Employee Services: March 2025

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