All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application.

START DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CONTRACT: 1 FTE, current year only

BENEFITS: Eligible for retirement, medical/dental insurance, long-term disability. Comprehensive benefit information can be found here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
Prior successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
Experience and/or flexibility to work in a variety of programs including inclusionary models preferred.
Demonstrated ability to plan instructional programs to meet needs of diverse learners.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Effective human relations and communications skills with students, parents, staff and community.
Knowledge/experience in technology to implement and enhance student learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively with administrators and staff to develop and implement individualized and meaningful education programs for eligible students.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to continually assess student needs and evaluate learning progress.
Schedule and conduct conferences with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.
Coordinate training and work assignments of instructional assistants.
Prepare and maintain reports and other documentation as required.
Effectively communicate learning progress with students and parents.
Participate in extracurricular programs, activities, meetings and conferences as required.

SALARY: 2026-27 AEA Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer (360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Stefanie Lamont, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 slamont@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.

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