The Bridge Specialist

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