Pe Ell School District
Special Education & Title I/LAP Teacher
2026-2027
General Responsibilities
The Pe Ell School District is a K-12 district located in Southwest Washington serving about 270 students in West Lewis County, WA. The Pe Ell School currently operates on a 4-day school week schedule (Mon – Thurs, dependent upon renewal approval by OSPI) with one Friday each month as a School Improvement Day for staff only.
Assignment: The Pe Ell School District is seeking an energetic and student-focused candidate to provide TARGETED specially designed Title I/LAP (Grades K-5) instruction and Special Education (multi-level) instruction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing educational opportunities for rural students of various ages and ability levels, and a commitment to going above and beyond to support students in achieving their personal and academic goals. The position generally involves providing elementary students Title I and LAP services and providing elementary and middle school students with specially designed instruction in Special Education, including but not limited to math, reading, social and writing improvements. There is also the potential to teach other elementary, middle or secondary classes if needed. Course offerings may vary from year to year based on student needs. Additional teaching duties and course assignments may be adjusted to meet the needs of students and the district.
Salary: Teacher pay scale in the 2025-2026 school year ranges from $56,622 – $109,916.00 annually based on education and experience. Other extracurricular roles and pay stipends may also be available, including coaching.
For more information about this position, please contact Keith Shepherd, Principal, at 360-291-3244 ext 1040, [email protected]
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building administrator.
1. Provide Title/LAP instruction for grades K-5, potentially moving into middle levels (6-8) as well.
2. Provide elementary, middle and high school students specially designed instruction in special education; instruct students in math, reading, social and writing improvements
Note: Due to the small size of Pe Ell School District, teachers may be assigned to different subjects than their originally hired position.
3. Develop lesson plans and teaching outlines using Washington State Standards.
4. Teach using a variety of methodologies, including inquiry, demonstrations, discussions and technology/laboratory experiences.
5. Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of students from varied socio-economic backgrounds who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
6. Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
7. Prepare, administer, score, record and report student growth data.
8. Counsel, confer with, and communicate with parents and school/district personnel regarding pupil progress.
9. Monitor children's interactions and nurture cooperation and team building.
10. Collaborate with all school staff members.
11. Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations.
Other Functions:
1. Other duties as assigned by administration.
2. Familiar with the use of DIBELs, EasyCBM and RAN/RAS Dyslexia Screener
3. Proctor, evaluate results and provide data to staff and parents of testing outcomes.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Washington State Teaching Certification
3. Special Education Endorsement
4. Reading/Math Endorsement or Certification
Preferred Qualifications
1. Certification/Endorsement in Special Education
2. Certification/Endorsement in Reading and/or Math
3. Other additional endorsements
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:
1. Classroom environment.
Employment Requirements:
1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Pe Ell School District health insurance benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, click on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp for information on the 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
PSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Pe Ell School District may not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, and must provide equal access to all designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, please contact Pe Ell School District's Equity and Civil Rights Office at P. O. Box 368, Pe Ell, WA 98572 or at (360)291-3244, Compliance Officer, Kyle MacDonald, [email protected]; Title IX Officer, Stasha Magruder, [email protected]; and 504 Coordinator, Keith Shepherd, [email protected].