SPECIAL ED TEACHER

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

August 2026

Liberty School District is accepting applications for a full time Special Education Teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement; Additional endorsements preferred
• Prior certificated experience teaching Special Education preferred
• Ability to work in a positive team situation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver differentiated instruction using evidence-based special education practices
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and provide positive behavior supports
• Use data-driven decision making to adjust instruction and interventions
• Understand/implement the essential state/federal requirements for providing services to students with disabilities
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments
• Provide progress monitoring and regular updates toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, school psych, counselors)
• Support inclusive practices by co-teaching or consulting in general education classrooms
• Provide accommodations and modifications for curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Maintain accurate, compliant special education records and timelines
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs
• Participate in Student Study Team (SST/MTSS) meetings and intervention planning
• Supervise and support paraeducators and instructional aides
• Support students' social-emotional learning and self-advocacy skills
• Assist with transition planning and services (as applicable)
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training
• Maintain a safe, structured, and respectful classroom environment
• Use assistive technology and adaptive tools to support student access and learning (as applicable)
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all professional interactions

TO APPLY: Please apply through our website: https://www.libertysd.us/job-openings

All 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 available

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SALARY RANGE: $52,672-$104,823

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 EMPLOYER

Liberty 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.