General Description:
The Bridge Specialist is a Special Education Teacher at Bridge Day Treatment Center, providing direct instruction and support to students with intensive behavioral and social-emotional needs. This role includes maintaining a caseload, delivering specially designed instruction, and collaborating with parents, caregivers, educators, and other members of the multi-disciplinary student support team. The Bridge Specialist participates in IEP meetings, progress reporting, and program planning to ensure that each student’s educational program is responsive, strengths-based, and aligned with best practices. This position may involve both in-person and virtual support, with occasional travel as needed. This position is based in Moses Lake, Washington.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master's degree in Special Education or a similar field
- Current WA State Teaching Certificate or Staff Associate (ESA), or the ability to obtain
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to commute regularly within the NCESD region
- Minimum of three years of recent experience working with families and children who have behavioral or mental health complexities
- Experience in supervisory skills (i.e., paraeducators)
- Experience working with diverse individuals and/or groups
- Commitment to proactive advocacy for equitable education and opportunities for students with disabilities through collaborative partnerships with schools and families
- Ability to lead teams through the development and implementation of social/emotional/behavioral goals for children with 504s, IEPs, or other children in need of special programming
- Positive professional references from former supervisors and colleagues
- Capacity to produce high-quality written reports, including IEPs, BIPs, and professional correspondence
- Exceptional verbal communication skills and the ability to engage in complex conversations effectively
- Current knowledge of all relevant state and federal regulations for special education
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in the course of work
- Evidenced professionalism, including organizational skills and a commitment to follow through on tasks
- History of professionalism in maintaining student records accurately and confidentially
Preferred:
- Experience designing and implementing behavior intervention plans and strategies for individuals with disabilities
- Comfort and experience working both virtually and in K-12 school settings with students with intensive social/emotional or behavioral needs
- Experience coaching staff and working with other mental health professionals, counselors, social workers, and/or psychologists
- Training and/or experience in implementing positive behavior supports, executive function, adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed care, and attachment
Application Procedure:
North Central ESD is accepting applications for this position online only. To access our online application, please click the link below.
All completed packets must be submitted online and include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional Reference Contacts
- Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
Timeline:
- Position opens: September 11, 2026
- Position open until filled
- First screening after 12 pm on September 25, 2026
- Position begins: As soon as possible
Note: Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.
NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer