Special Education Teacher (Resource)

An opportunity to Inspire Challenge and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring for a Special Education (Resource) Teacher at Mountain View Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. For best consideration please apply by August 21st 2026.

Interview Process: Applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline provided above. If selected for an interview you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview which should be completed within 48 hours of the invitation for best consideration. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interview.

Schedule: 180 days per school year 7 hours per day with start and end times varying by building.

Location: Mountain View Elementary

Salary: $64664 - $119032 annually depending on experience. The listed salary range is based on the 2025-2026 school year and will be updated once 2026-2027 salaries are finalized.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: 12 sick leave days of which 6 can be used for personal leave each school year; 5 days bereavement leave per school year; health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance. Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); other fringe benefits as allowed under the Shelton Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Overview

Special education teachers support the Shelton School Districts Strategic Plan by helping with the development modifications and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEPs) for students.

Requirements:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Knowledge in all phases of the special education process procedures and disability assignments may require special expertise in various disability categories.
• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background check.
• Demonstrated commitment to students with special needs and their families.
• Ability to maintain lightheartedness and incorporate humor into the workplace.
• Ability to plan organize and implement all phases of a special education program.
• Ability to successfully integrate special needs students into appropriate classrooms for peer interaction socialization and/or academics.
• Ability to consult with general education teachers on implementation of a transition plan for the education of students with IEPs in their classroom.
• Ability to monitor and adjust any educational interventions for the students they serve.
• Ability to develop and implement a behavioral plan coordinating it with the home whenever possible.
• Ability to listen and professionally mediate toward solutions.
• Ability to provide innovative and responsible problem solving in a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Ability to organize activities written work and para educators.
• Ability to use assessment tools for students in diagnostic investigations.
• Ability to collaborate with staff students and others in a professional positive and confident manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with staff students families and community members.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to participate in conferences workshops and training sessions.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations including flexible work hours.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions:

• Provides instruction for students in the identified area(s) of need per the IEP.
• Provides daily lesson plans and keeps records and data on student progress toward meeting the goal areas identified in the IEP.
• Designs and implements activities in the classroom playground or other related areas specific to their IEP.
• Develops an annual IEP and with the team the assessment summation from individual assessment reports submitted through the MDT process.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal guidelines for program delivery.
• Keeps current in trends and practices for special education specific to the population of students.
• Designs and implements behavioral intervention programs coordinating those programs with the home whenever possible.
• Maintains effective communication with counselors staff and building administrators families and agency providers to develop appropriate programs for special education students.
• Updates individual goals as indicated by formal and informal assessments.
• Maintains effective communication with individual staff members families administrators other school personnel and agencies to provide continued appropriate progress and changes in the students program.
• Maintains files and forms for special education compliance in a timely manner.
• Records and submits timely signed and dated reports for each student assessed.
• Provides consultative and advisory services to the family educational staff agencies and interested community organizations.
• Works closely with all social agencies having contact with their students in the service area.
• Understands the Common Core and how students with IEPs can access general education curriculum as appropriate.
• Understands state assessments and accommodations for assisting students at various levels.
• Familiarity with IEP programs that are online.
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nondiscrimination Notice: Shelton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to the Districts Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Title IX Coordinator at .