Posting # 08-25/26

Job Title: LMS Special Education Lifeskills Teacher 1.0 FTE Continuing

Open in and out: 6/24/25

First File Review: 7/7/25

Closed: Open until filled

Terms of Employment and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Nine Mile Falls Education Association (NMEA) and Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at https://www.9mile.org/human_resources . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.9mile.org/our_district/school_board/policy_and_procedures

The annual base salary range for the position is: Min.$52,604.00 - Max.$100,694.00. Salary placement will be at Step 0 of the Nine Mile Educators Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Nine Mile Falls School District www.9mile.org

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a prorated part of the sick leave allowance Each employee shall earn three (3) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Work Location: Lakeside Middle School

Nature and Scope of Job: (1 or 2 sentence summary of position)
The Special Education Teacher will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the individualized needs of our students, providing both lifeskills and inclusionary services. You will join a supportive Nine Mile community and school team to foster academic and social-emotional growth for each student.

Position Reports To: James Ashlock, Principal, Lake Spokane Elementary
Michelle Mace, Director of Student Services

Classification: Certificated Teacher

Work Day: Monday – Friday; 2025/26 School Year Contracted Days

Begin: 2025/26 School Year

Contract Term: Continuing: X Replacement: ☐ Supplemental: ☐

Primary Job Functions

Maintain special education caseloads, ensuring services for those students in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Coordinate services as the individual overseeing the IEP, ensuring students are consistently receiving services, supports, accommodations, and/or modifications as delineated in each student’s IEP.
Design, implement, and review IEPs in accordance with all state and federal requirements.
Participate as a collaborative member of school and district teams, such as Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), Guidance Team (GT) meetings, grade level/PLC/department teams.
Collaborate with school staff, related service providers and parents to collect information and monitor the progress of students in order to review and adjust educational plans.
Collaborate with general education teachers to adjust core curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the unique learning needs and styles of students.
Provide flexible scheduling to include both inclusionary and learning center pull-out services.
Provide specially designed instruction in general education settings and special education settings, including accommodations, supplemental services, and modifications of general education curriculum.
Alongside teammates, use data to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet the behavioral and academic needs of students.
Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving student success, including the use of technology and the ability to incorporate into instructional programs.
Create and manage a classroom environment that is safe and nurturing, and conducive to learning for all students.
Provide positive behavior supports to students and assist in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
Develop, implement, and maintain Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Use IEP evaluation methods in designated goal areas for purposes of IEP development, review, and progress monitoring, and provide feedback to parents, IEP team members, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Create an effective 2 way communication system with parents.
Assist in supervising and scheduling Paraprofessionals in conducting instruction, utilizing behavior strategies, and other relevant job duties in all settings.
Maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and timely records.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements (Traits, Education, Certifications, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.:)

Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Special Education
Current WSP/FBI clearance.
Specific education, training and demonstrated successful experience in providing special education and remedial services to students in a public school learning center and inclusionary settings.
Maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site and regular work hours
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrate willingness and ability to use a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies.
Demonstrate commitment to improve and refine instructional and management skills by participating in professional development.
Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff to create a cohesive educational experience for students.
Clear and effective communication abilities, both verbal and written, to convey ideas, instructions, and feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
Willingness to reflect on teaching practices, evaluate effectiveness, and adapt instructional approaches to better meet the needs of diverse learners.
Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Knowledge and Experience working with the PBIS model
Additional endorsements
Experience with IEP Online preferred.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds, kneeling, and bending.
Climate-controlled indoor environment with or without air-conditioning.
May be required to supervise outdoors or outside of school grounds (field trips).
Escort students to the lunchroom, library, recess, and or field trips.
Managing the activity level of middle school-aged children, including students with developmental needs.
May be required to stand for several hours at a time.

APPLICATION STEPS
Please complete all steps in the RedRover application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions, please contact:
Angela Spencer
Human Resources Manager
ASpencer@9mile.org
(509)340-4302.

The Nine Mile Falls School District 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 questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
Mmace@9mile.org

Lakeside Middle School Lifeskills Special Education Teacher