Special Education Teacher in Puyallup, WA

Step into a vital role supporting young adults as a Special Education professional in a collaborative, transition-focused classroom serving students ages 1822. This full-time contract position for the 2026-2027 school year is onsite, based near Puyallup, WA, and offers an impactful setting helping students build life skills for success beyond high school.

Your expertise working in transition programs will play a pivotal role. This is ideal for a career SPED teacher with several years of hands-on classroom experience and a dedication to individualized support strategies.

What We're Looking For:

• Valid Washington Special Education license (WA SPED) and Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate (must be verifiable).
• Minimum 5 years of classroom experience as a special education teacher, specifically working in transition settings with students aged 1822.
• Prior experience in a school environment, particularly in transition-focused or life-skills programs, is essential.
• Deep understanding of the unique needs and potential of transition-age students.
• Ability to work onsite full time (37.5 hours/week) for the full academic year.
• Strong collaborative skills for teaming with staff, families, and external agencies.
• Flexibility and patience to navigate credentialing processes; awareness that an additional BIE adjudication step may delay start by approximately one week.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, tailored instruction within an 1822 transition classroom.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), focusing on life, vocational, and social skills.
• Coordinate with related service providers and community partners to facilitate a smooth transition for students into adulthood.
• Track student progress and adjust methods as needed.

If you are an experienced Special Education teacher ready to make a difference in an onsite, transition-focused role, we invite you to apply today. Take your next career step helping students reach new levels of independencesubmit your application now!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.71 to $53.71. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.