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Newport Healthcare

Teacher

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$78,088 / year median in Washington

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Teacher port Healthcare United States, Washington, Port Townsend 3804 Hastings Avenue West (Show on map) Aug 24, 2026 What You'll Do The Teacher oversees all aspects of the academic program with supervision and support from the Education Supervisor/Manager and Executive Director. In collaboration with parents, teachers create an individualized academic plan for the students to achieve stated goals. This position will oversee multiple students working at a variety of paces on various subjects.
Essential Duties:
Develop, in coordination with families and school districts, an individual academic plan for all students based on relevant academic information. Coordinate with school to administer coursework in a timely manner when required. Provide individual instruction and academic support to students through virtual instruction and school facilitated curriculum. Oversee math and science tutor, including, but not limited to, providing direction, feedback, and management. Monitor student progress, send weekly email updates to parents, and complete weekly charting in electronic documentation system. Provide daily and weekly assignment scheduling and support students in setting weekly goals. Provide support, accommodations, and requested participation for IEP/504 meetings. Attend required internal department meetings/trainings. Communicate behavioral, academic, and attendance concerns to clinical staff and direct care staff to devise appropriate interventions to address concerns with students. Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings, parent meetings, and clinical calls. Perform other duties as assigned. What Makes You a Great Fit Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required. Minimum of two (2) years' experience with student instruction required (middle/high school preferred). Compensation for this role ranges from $28.90-$40.87 per hour depending on education and experience.