Tonasket School District

Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!

The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.

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Focused on learning and linking learning to life.

Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.

The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out-of-district applications for:

HS Special Education Resource Room/Transition Teacher

• Starting 2025-26 School Year

APPLICATION PERIOD:
In-district requests close March 6, 2025

Open until filled for out-of-district applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS (IN-DISTRICT):

To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.

APPLICATION PROCESS (OUT-OF-DISTRICT):

To apply for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district’s website at: http://www.tonasket.wednet.edu. Instructions for completing the online application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: MTSS Director/High School Principal

WORK DAYS: Full-time, school year

CASELOAD: Assigned annually

SALARY: Certificated State salary schedule.

DESIRED BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Experience and ability to work with students with diverse handicapping conditions,

• Knowledge of teaching strategies and current laws/regulations regarding special education,

• Write and implement Individual Education Programs that meet legal criteria,

• Utilize academic testing and educational assessments to plan and monitor instruction,

• Complete Manifestation Determinations, Functional Behavioral Analysis, and develop and implement positive behavior plans,

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents,

• Function as a member of the assessment team,

• Effective communication skills,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to plan and carry out appropriate individual instruction to meet student needs,

• Consultation with classroom teachers for student success,

• Support the development of appropriate classroom accommodations for assigned students,

• Serve as IEP case manager for students on assigned Special Education caseload,

• Transition assessment, planning, and implementation of educational activities,

• Collaboration with Career exploration activities and Transition instruction,

• Maintain compliance with Washington State and District policies, procedures, and WACs,

• Maintain accurate student data for reporting student growth to parents, students, and staff,

• Attend required meetings and trainings,

• Direct and supervise the work of assigned Para-educators,

• Child Study Team and Multi-Disciplinary Team Member

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and professional growth goals,

• Strict Confidentiality

• Other work-related activities and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Must have valid Washington State certification with special education endorsement.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.

• Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.

Tonasket School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161, billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]

El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Coordinador del Título IX, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161; billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; y Coordinadora 504, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]