Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Pay Range: $55-60/hour Job Description: Special Education Teacher | Olympia, WA | 2026–2027 School Year Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Special Education Teacher for a contract position with a school district in Olympia, Washington, for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an in-person position beginning September 3, 2026. We are a women- and therapist-founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school-based professionals. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference in students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Location: Olympia, WA Position: Special Education Teacher Setting: In-person, school-based position Start Date: September 3, 2026 End Date: June 10, 2027 School Year: 2026–2027 Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Provide specially designed instruction based on students’ individual learning needs Create measurable academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional goals Adapt curriculum, instruction, and classroom materials to support student access and participation Use differentiated and evidence-based teaching strategies Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and guide instruction Complete evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team planning Collaborate with general education teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent-living skills Implement behavior support plans and positive classroom-management strategies as appropriate Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Ensure services comply with state, federal, and district requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field Valid Washington State teaching certificate with an appropriate Special Education endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one Must have current fingerprints on file with OSPI or be willing to complete the fingerprinting process Previous special education or school-based teaching experience preferred Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior supports Strong communication, documentation, organization, and collaboration skills Benefits & Perks: Paid Sick Leave Healthcare Benefits* 401(k) with company matching* Reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and professional development W-2 employee status with liability insurance coverage Referral bonuses No non-compete clause *Healthcare benefits are available for employees working 0.8 FTE or higher after a short waiting period. Additional eligibility requirements may apply. Why Work With Ampersand Therapy? Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of professionals who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference. We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists, some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves. We offer mentorship and support, especially for professionals who are newer to school-based settings, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement. Our Values: Equity & Inclusion Community Engagement Environmental Sustainability We’re a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We’re also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We’re so passionate about students that we’re often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampersand Therapy