Teacher - DLC

January 16, 2026

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

2025/2026 School Year

Mead High School

DLC Support Teacher (2 Positions)

1.0 FTE/Continuing

The DLC Support Teacher will work to support students with developmental & behavioral disabilities within a school-wide intervention system. Teachers in this role will serve as key members of a collaborative intervention team, working together to determine how best to support students, particularly those with developmental disabilities. This position will support special education teachers to provide inclusionary activities that allow students to access their least restrictive environment across the school day while aligning age-appropriate learning standards within the special education setting.

• Implement a positive educational approach by providing a safe, positive, and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning
• Implement a multi-tiered system of support for behavior & academics within the classroom
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals, supporting Professional Learning Communities
• Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Washington State Special Education Law.
• Support in developing, implementing, and reviewing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and related services, accommodations, and modifications as required by state and federal law for students who qualify for special education services.
• Provide for large and small group individualized instruction in order to address the academic and behavioral needs of each individual student.
• Provide individualized academic plans based on a student’s most critical needs.
• Provide and ensure opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward behavior learning goals.
• Support in progress monitoring by using approved, research-based tools for each goal area and report progress as required by law and district expectations, and as stated in the students’ IEPs.
• Support and/or monitor as assigned the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modification/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives.
• Utilize support staff as part of a team, specifically in working with students who face academic & behavior challenges
• Support training, management, direction, and support to team members assisting students facing behavior challenges
• Support in the development, implementation, monitoring, and adjustment of behavior intervention plans for students according to results from functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and in collaboration with the school team (special education team or general school leadership team).
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all intervention strategies and techniques, including communicating information on student progress.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide and/or arrange for the successful transition of students to multiple general education settings, which could include co‑teaching along with other inclusionary practices.
• Facilitate and assist school staff in the systematic use of crisis intervention strategies and techniques, including crisis cycle, de‑escalation, emergency response, escorting, and restraint.
• Work within a school-wide system to provide behavioral support and coaching to students and staff.
• Participate in MTSS / Tier III intervention team meetings as well as in PLC (Professional Learning Communities)
• When properly endorsed, may act as a case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team.
• General Education certified teachers in this role will serve as a general education representative at IEP meetings.
• Regularly engage students, families, and staff in conversations in regard to progress relative to individualized achievement plans.
• Coordinate and collaborate on necessary academic and non‑academic interventions for each student, working in collaboration with teachers, administrators, case managers, and counselors.
• Closely monitor student data and provide proactive and preventative support triggered by data.
• Develop…