Special Education Life Skills Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Special Education Life Skills Teacher, 1.0 FTE JobID: 4970 Position Type: Certificated Teacher - HS/Life Skills Date Posted: 7/17/2026 Location: Scriber Lake High School Closing Date: 08/02/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide About the District Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students. About the Position This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract position for a Special Education Life Skills Teacher at Scriber Lake High School that begins with the 2026-27 school year. Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Develop and implement a "Functional Academics" program for students with developmental disabilities that is engaging and culturally responsive. -Manage a team of paraprofessionals. -Trained or willing to be trained in evidence based de-escalation and physical management techniques, operationalize safety plans, and emergency drills with staff and students. -Communicate effectively with parents, social services agencies, and building team orally and in writing. -Monitor student behavior and educational progress, document information, and share observations with building team, parents and outside agencies, as appropriate. -Responsible for Individual Education Plan writing, revision, and facilitation of IEP related meetings for case load. -Develop and implement complex behavior and functional communication plans for students with complex neurological differences to decrease aggressive behaviors and increase independent life skills. -Write compliant, data-driven IEPs and transition plans. -Collaborate with general education teachers to promote inclusive practices. Required Qualifications: Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement, or the ability to obtain one prior to the position start date. A complete application includes: Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts. *To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date. Salary: 2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026-27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE. Benefits: Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensat…