Travel Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Step into a transformative role as a Special Education Teacher in Federal Way, Washington, where your expertise becomes the catalyst for every learner’s growth and confidence. This specialty-focused travel assignment invites you to design, implement, and refine impactful instructional approaches for students with diverse learning needs. Imagine classrooms where individualized goals meet collaborative planning, where IEPs translate into concrete, measurable progress, and where your commitment to inclusive education is mirrored by the support you receive from a team of administrators, therapists, and families.

As you prepare to embark on this journey, you’ll discover that your work not only elevates student achievement but also expands your own professional horizon, sharpening your skills in assessment, intervention planning, data-driven decision making, and culturally responsive teaching. Washington State’s natural splendor becomes the backdrop for your daily impact: from the sparkling waters of Puget Sound to the evergreen landscapes that cradle the Cascade foothills, the environment invites balance, reflection, and renewed energy for your mission in the classroom.

And while you’ll be rooted in Federal Way, the opportunity to gain experience across varied locations in the U.S. can broaden your perspective, allowing you to bring best practices from diverse school communities back to your own practice. The result is a rewarding, purpose-driven career path that aligns deeply with your dedication to students who learn differently and require thoughtful, adaptive supports.

Location Benefits:
Operating out of Federal Way places you in a thriving, family-friendly community just a short drive from Seattle’s cultural opportunities, parks, and shoreline activities. Federal Way schools value collaboration, innovative instructional strategies, and responsive services that empower students to participate meaningfully in inclusive settings. You’ll enjoy access to a broad network of educational professionals, including general educators, special education specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists, all united by a common goal: helping every student reach their personal best.

Living in this area offers a balanced lifestyle with a reasonable cost of living, excellent recreational options, and a front-row seat to the educational landscape of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic regions. For those who crave variety, the role may involve placements in other locations across the United States, offering you the chance to experience different school cultures, communities, and instructional environments while maintaining a strong support system through the traveling program.

Throughout your assignment, you’ll benefit from 24/7 support from the company, ensuring you’re never navigating a challenge alone, whether you’re adjusting to a new school, coordinating with families, or implementing complex IEP-driven plans. The positive, student-centered culture you’ll join prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and career advancement—an environment where your expertise as a Special Education Teacher is respected, expanded, and celebrated.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
As a Special Education Teacher, you will:
- Assess student needs and collaborate to develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) that reflect each learner’s strengths, interests, and goals.
- Design and deliver inclusive instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications that enable access to grade-level content while honoring diverse ways of learning.
- Utilize data-driven progress monitoring, adapting instructional methods based on ongoing assessment results and family input.
- Partner with general education teachers, related services staff, administrators, families, and local specialists to ensure coordinated supports across settings.
- Manage classroom routines, behavior support plans, and positive behavior interventions to foster safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments.
- Provide ongoing professional development for…