Special Education Teacher

May 01, 2025
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - 2 Positions

School: Chimacum Junior Senior High School

School Year: 2026-27

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: CEA

Status: Regular

Start Date: Aug 2026

FTE: 1.0

Days Per Year: 180

Wage Range (Salaries are stated as estimate only. Actual salary is confirmed only upon hire/job offer.)

$61,925 - $114,589 DOE

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing high-quality, inclusive education to students with diverse learning needs. This position is integral to Chimacum School District's commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. The teacher will work closely with general education staff, special education colleagues, and families to differentiate instruction in collaboration with general education teachers. The role will align with Chimacum's Strategic focus on inclusion, community engagement, and place-based learning, making it an ideal opportunity for educators passionate about helping all students thrive in a least restrictive environment.

Supervision and Controls over the Work :

The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee's work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities;

1. Inclusive Instruction:

Plan and deliver differentiated instructional strategies based on the assessed needs of each student. Ensure active participation of students with disability in general education settings and promote a culture of inclusion.

1. Collaboration:

Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, and families to develop, implement, and monitor IEPs. Collaborate within a professional learning community to create effective teaching practices and develop best practices for inclusive education.

1. Student Progress Monitoring:

Utilize assessment tools and data to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure that all students meet their learning goals. Provide regular feedback to students, parents, and staff regarding academic progress.

1. Classroom Management

Develop and maintain effective classroom management practices to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. Maintain clear communication with students and enforce consistent expectations for behavior.

1. Community Engagement

Participate in community-based initiatives and endure that students' learning experiences are tied to place-based and local contexts. Actively engage with the community to foster partnerships that support student success.

1. Professional Development

Participate in ongoing professional learning to stay current with special education best practices, technology integration, and district initiatives. Work with other staff to align instruction with district goals and continuously improve teaching practices.

1. Support Student Welfare:

Be observant of students' needs and challenges, responding appropriately when issues arise, such as bullying or other emotional challenges. Advocate for students and endure their safety and well-being in the classroom and beyond.

1. Additional Responsibilities
   Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of students and the district, maintaining alignment with Chimacum's educational mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).
• Washington State Special Education Endorsement and Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• Successful experience working with students with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, colleagues, and
• support staff.
• Knowledge of and commitment to best practices in special education, including differentiated instruction
• and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to create and implement individualized Education Plans (lEPs).
• Skill in classroom management and the ability to support students' behavioral and academic growth.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, and the ability to apply this to instruction.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to engage with families and the community.
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous professional growth
• Knowledge and experience with technology integration in education is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, move about, hear and speak, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.

The employee may occasionally lift, restrain, or move up to 100 pounds - most typically when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel on school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

Application Material Required

Go to to submit an online application. Complete online applications include : letter of interest, completed district application, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Questions? Please contact:

Stephanie McCleary, HR Director

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Open Until Filled

ABOUT CHIMACUM SCHOOLS

OUR PURPOSE

To be a caring community for courageous learners

OUR PROMISE

Every student is known by name, strength, and need, to inspire them to learn, dream, and become

Surrounded by farms and forests at the base of the Olympic Mountains and the edge of the Salish Sea, Chimacum Schools are the heart center of a proud and vibrant rural community. We offer a deeply rewarding work environment with dedicated colleagues, enriching professional development, community partnerships, and regionally competitive compensation.


Chimacum provides PreK-12 students engaging place-based and hands-on learning, opportunities for accelerated learning like College in the High School coursework, locally produced school lunches, and an invitation to educational innovation and support, among other amazing professional opportunities.

The Chimacum Promise to our community is: Every student is known by name, strength, and need, to inspire them to learn, dream, and become. We are deeply dedicated to authentic collaborative practices and not fads to meet our students' needs in the classroom setting, regardless of their academic, social, or behavioral differences.

The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district's sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator : Stephanie McCleary, HR Director, View phone number on click.appcast.io

Title IX Coordinator & HIB Compliance Officer : Ryan Stevens, CJSHS Principal, View phone number on click.appcast.io

Section 504 & Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator : Sarah Walker, CCP Principal, View phone number on click.appcast.io


Chimacum School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. Contact Sarah Walker at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs.

NOTE: All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.