School Services - School Special Education Teacher
Olympia, WA
AHS Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Exciting Opportunity with PediaStaff: Elementary Special Education Teacher in Olympia, WA!

PediaStaff is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy and educational staffing solutions, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding school-based and clinic opportunities since 2004. We are currently seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to lead an elementary-aged classroom in the Olympia, WA area for the 2026-2027 school year.

Why Join Us?

At PediaStaff, we value our team members and provide exceptional support to help you succeed. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. Our team-oriented approach ensures you have the resources and collaboration needed to thrive in your role.

Job Details:

• Position: Special Education Teacher
• Student Population: Elementary-aged students
• Location: Olympia, WA area
• Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Contract Dates: September 3, 2026-June 10, 2027
• Pay Rate: $50-$60 per hour
• In-person position

Classroom Overview:

The classroom supports students with significant behavioral, social-emotional, and possible academic needs. The program emphasizes individualized instruction, positive behavioral support, de-escalation strategies, communication and social-skills development, and increased student independence. Teachers and support staff collaborate to implement students’ IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans, accommodations, visual supports, and individualized learning plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education
• Current Washington Professional Educator Certificate
• Appropriate Special Education endorsement
• Knowledge of IEP development, differentiated instruction, and behavioral-support strategies
• Ability to support students with significant behavioral and social-emotional needs
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom-management skills
• Previous school-based special education experience preferred

Role Overview:

As the Special Education Teacher in the GROW classroom, you will provide individualized instruction and create a structured, safe, and positive learning environment for elementary-aged students. You will collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and other educational professionals to support students’ academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and functional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs
• Adapt lessons and curriculum to meet individual student needs and IEP goals
• Provide specially designed instruction in individual and small-group settings
• Facilitate IEP meetings and contribute to the development and revision of student IEPs
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and individualized behavioral supports
• Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to support student success
• Create visual supports, individualized schedules, and reward systems
• Collect and analyze data to monitor academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress
• Promote communication, social skills, independent problem-solving, and student independence
• Maintain a structured classroom environment with clear and consistent expectations
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and other school professionals
• Support students safely and positively across classroom and school settings

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Weekly pay every Friday
• 401(k) savings program with company match
• Licensure and credentialing assistance
• Clinical support and professional guidance
• Seamless summer benefits for qualifying employees