Special Education Teacher - Meadowlark Academy - INTENSIVE SEL CLASSROOM - St. Helens - 26/27 School Year

About the role

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet the unique needs of students.
• Provide direct instructions to students in various subjects, tailoring teaching methods to suit individual learning styles.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure inclusive classroom practices.
• Develop and implement instructional programs that address the targeted needs on the IEP.
• Utilize appropriate strategies (behavioral and instructional), materials, and other available resources that will assist the students to achieve the goals and objectives that are addressed in the IEP.
• Monitor and track student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
• Participate in regular progress staffing on identified students.
• Conduct assessments and participate in the development of IEP goals and objectives.
• Foster a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere that promotes student engagement and social-emotional growth.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student performance and progress.
• Attend professional development sessions to stay current with best practices in special education.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Current Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement; or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district.
• Working knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Experience in the education of children who exhibit behavior and emotional disorders.
• Valid Drivers License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Bilingual and biliteracy skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Be proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
• Able to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Able to analyze problems, provide recommendations, and implement solutions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to deal with a variety of situations.
• Have strong decision-making abilities.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Skills

• Ability to lead work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize, manage, and delegate multiple projects.

Benefits

Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule ($56,530.85 - $104,459.67, annually DOE)

Bargaining Unit: NWEA

FTE: 1.0

Work Days: 192

Pay

Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule ($56,530.85 - $104,459.67, annually DOE)

Schedule

Work Days: 192

Benefits

Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule ($56,530.85 - $104,459.67, annually DOE)

Bargaining Unit: NWEA

FTE: 1.0

Work Days: 192

Contact Information

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESDs goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

We are proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.