PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
1215 WEST LEWIS ST.
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
EMAIL: Hiring@PSD1.org
PHONE (509) 543-6700
OPEN TO IN-DISTRICT PERSONNEL ONLY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Open Date: April 30, 2026
Application Deadline/Close Date: May 5, 2026 or until filled
POSITION: 2026 - 2027 Elementary and Secondary Special Education Teachers- Including Teachers of the Deaf
(Hiring will be based on student enrollment and District need)
LOCATION: Various Buildings
SCHEDULE: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Based on the current Certificated Salary Schedule
Certificated salary schedule: Salary Schedule
Payroll and Benefits: Employee Benefits
NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
- Assist in supervision and instruction for paraeducators or willingness to learn.
- Design and implement standards-based IEPs and behavior intervention plans.
- Participate in functional behavioral assessments.
- Successful experience with a co-teaching model or willingness to participate in training
- Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge of implementing multi-tiered interventions for academics, behavior, and/or social skills
- Willingness to share and collaborate with grade level partners to meet district and/or school improvement plan(s).
- Design specially designed instruction for students with a range of disabilities to access general education curriculum.
- Participate in professional learning communities as determined by district personnel.
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to student success while aligning with state requirements and the school’s guiding principles, vision, and mission. The candidate must also demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working with all students. The candidate must be willing to participate in required trainings and professional development, implement best practices that foster meaningful learning experiences, work within a system that supports student interventions, and collaborate with relevant staff members to enhance student outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
- Previous successful classroom teaching experience
- Bilingual/Biliterate* in English/Spanish
- Previous experience in working with students with a variety of disabilities
- Computer knowledge and literacy
- Experience teaching elementary and/or secondary math, science and/or ELA materiaL
- Experience working with post-secondary transition services
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted
and screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Jen Johnson; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, jejohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.
*Bilingual/Biliterate is defined as having been previously hired into a PSD Bilingual Certificated assignment or obtaining a passing score on the STAMP Assessment
Last Updated by Employee Services: March 2026