Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Pay Range: $45-56/hour Job Description: Special Education Teacher | Washington | 2026–2027 School Year Ampersand Therapy is hiring Special Education Teachers for current and upcoming opportunities throughout Washington State for the 2026–2027 school year. As a women- and therapist-founded company, we are committed to supporting exceptional educators who are passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs succeed. This is an evergreen posting designed to connect with talented Special Education Teachers for a variety of school-based openings. Positions may be available at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level and may include resource, self-contained, inclusion, life skills, behavioral support, transition, and other specialized programs. Position Highlights Location: Multiple school districts throughout Washington Position: Special Education Teacher Schedule: Full-time and part-time opportunities available Setting: In-person, school-based School Year: 2026–2027 Grade Levels: Preschool through High School (varies by assignment) Responsibilities Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to student needs Deliver differentiated instruction aligned with student goals and state standards Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional collaboration Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, accommodations, and assistive technology as appropriate Support students' academic, behavioral, social, and functional development Qualifications Valid Washington State Special Education teaching certificate (or eligibility to obtain one) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills School-based experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply Commitment to creating equitable, student-centered learning environments Why Join Ampersand Therapy? Competitive compensation Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees 401(k) with company match CEU and licensure reimbursement (where applicable) Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support throughout your assignment Therapist-founded company that understands the needs of school-based professionals Opportunities with a variety of supportive school districts across Washington If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to be considered for current and upcoming Special Education Teacher opportunities throughout Washington State. We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!