Special Education Teacher – Northwood Elementary, Mercer Island, WA (Across the bridge from Seattle)

Location

Northwood Elementary School
Mercer Island, WA

Application Deadline Date

August 15 2025

Audience

Special Education

Salary

Up to $131,085/year + SEBB Health Benefits

Contact Info

Contact Name

Julie Newcomer

Contact Email

julie.newcomer@mercerislandschools.org

Position Description

Salary:  Up to $131,085/year + SEBB Health Benefits
Apply:

Northwood Elementary is hiring a Special Education Teacher who’s skilled, flexible, and ready to make a meaningful impact. If you can write IEPs before your second cup of coffee, build strong relationships with students and staff, and bring a calm presence to a sometimes unpredictable day — we’d love to meet you.

What you'll do:

  • Provide targeted instruction using both push-in and pull-out service models
  • Collaborate closely with general education teachers and families
  • Create a classroom environment that supports growth, belonging, and success
  • Use data to guide instruction and celebrate progress

What you bring:

  • Washington State Teaching Certificate (SPED endorsement preferred)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • A sense of humor and a deep belief in student potential

Why Northwood:
Supportive leadership (look for the tennis shoes — always on the move supporting students and teachers), a collaborative team in both SPED and gen ed, and a community that truly values special education. 

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