PK-12 SPECIAL ED TEACHER

PK-12 SPECIAL ED TEACHERMarch 2026Liberty School District is accepting applications for an additional full time PK-12 Special Education Teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement; Additional endorsements preferredPrior certificated experience teaching Special Education preferredAbility to work in a positive team situationPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and deliver differentiated instruction using evidence-based special education practicesImplement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and provide positive behavior supportsUse data-driven decision making to adjust instruction and interventionsUnderstand/implement the essential state/federal requirements for providing services to students with disabilitiesAdminister and interpret formal and informal assessmentsProvide progress monitoring and regular updates toward IEP goalsCollaborate with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, school psych, counselors)Support inclusive practices by co-teaching or consulting in general education classroomsProvide accommodations and modifications for curriculum, instruction, and assessmentsMaintain accurate, compliant special education records and timelinesCommunicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needsParticipate in Student Study Team (SST/MTSS) meetings and intervention planningSupervise and support paraeducators and instructional aidesSupport students' social-emotional learning and self-advocacy skillsAssist with transition planning and services (as applicable)Participate in professional development and ongoing trainingMaintain a safe, structured, and respectful classroom environmentUse assistive technology and adaptive tools to support student access and learning (as applicable)Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all professional interactionsTO APPLY: Please apply through our website: https://www.libertysd.us/job-openingsAll required supplemental materials must also be uploaded to this site. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Mandy Spears, Director of Special Services, at (509) 245-3211.Coaching positions may also be availableCLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledSALARY RANGE: $50,841-$101,180 (2025-26 Salary Schedule)(2026-27 Salary Schedule TBD)BENEFITS: Liberty School District offers a competitive benefits package to employees who work half-time or more. These benefits are administered by the Washington Health Care Authority/School Employees Benefits Board.Medical: Choice of six medical plans. Employee cost is dependent upon which plan is chosen and which family members are covered.Dental: Choice of three dental plans. Dental insurance is a mandatory benefit and is free to the employee and family.Life Insurance: Basic life insurance in the amount of $35,000 is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional/optional life insurance can be purchased at an additional cost for the employee and family.Long-term Disability Insurance: Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional long-term disability can be purchased at an additional cost.LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERLiberty School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs, employment, and/or activities. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups. District programs will be free of sexual harassment.The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Jerrad Jeske, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3211 ext. 2213, jjeske@libertysd.us; Kyle Dodge, Title IX Coordinator, 6404 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3229 ext. 1221, kdodge@libertysd.us; Cyndi Clements, Section 504 Coordinator, 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3211 ext. 2217, cclements@libertysd.us.