25/26 SY Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Special Education Life Skills Teacher - Elementary

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 3/28/25

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor

Job Title : Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Location : Lincoln Elementary

Overview : Lincoln Elementary is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Life Skills Teacher to join our team in supporting students with developmental delays. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships, engaging learners through adaptive pathways, and fostering strong community connections to support students with intellectual disabilities, including students with autism and limited verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Meaningful Relationships:

• Foster positive and inclusive classroom environments that promote social-emotional development, communication, and independence.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, specialists, and families to create personalized learning experiences.
• Serve as a student advocate, promoting high expectations and belief in student success.

Engaged Learners:

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse learning needs, emphasizing inclusive practices.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to ensure students achieve their full potential.
• Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet IEP goals.

Adaptive Pathways:

• Create and maintain classroom routines, visual supports, and schedules that promote student success.
• Teach and reinforce daily living skills, such as personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and time management, to increase independence and self-sufficiency.
• Implement alternative communication systems (e.g., PECS, communication devices) and other non-verbal communication methods.

Community Connections:

• Work closely with families and community resources to enhance student learning and independence.
• Participate actively in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in special education.
• Lead paraprofessionals in meeting student needs through collaboration, problem-solving, and embedded training.

Q ualifications:

• Possess or qualify for a Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.
• Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of IEP development and implementation, with a focus on high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Skill in implementing research-based intervention programs and instructional strategies.
• Dedication to inclusive practices and equitable access to education.
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Ability to gain First Aid/CPR and Right Response Certification.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Salary:

180 Base Salary = $60,204.38 - $117,387.72

4 Professional Days = $1,337.88 - $2,602.96

Benefits:

State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, 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 question and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Jason Ihde 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.82 55 jihde@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Brianne Barrett 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417 bbarrett@hoquiam.net and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Mike Villarreal, Superintendent 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 mvillarreal@hoquiam.net