Location
Snohomish Discovery Center
4407 172nd Street,
Arlington, WA 98223
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized educational programs, which address the educational needs of elementary and secondary-age students with severe behavioral disabilities or the remediation of social/emotional, educational, and prevocational/vocational skill deficits for a group of at-risk students in an alternative setting.
This posting is for the 2025-26 school year.
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and teacher preparation program; Special Education endorsement or willingness to obtain. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Holders of standard/continuing teaching certificates (issued prior to 8/31/87) which are unendorsable, need to include copies of official transcripts highlighting the 24 quarter hours of special education course work.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
This Primary Special Education position is for the 2025-26 school year.
7.5 hours per day, 185 days per year
Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an educational center for special needs students. Travel may be required on occasion. Must be physically capable of performing de-escalation techniques. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, hitting, fighting, throwing of objects, etc.
Salary Range
$68,707.12 - $129,500.54How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
- Copy of Valid WA State Teaching Certificate
- Other documents may be included at your discretion.