Teacher, Lane School (For the 26-27 School Year)

Position Type: Licensed | FTE: 1.0 FTE | FLSA: Exempt | Contract Status: Regular/Probationary | Start Date: 2026-27 School Year | Calendar: 195 days - Based on district assignment

About the Role

The purpose of the position is to deliver direct instruction to students with emotional/behavioral disorders in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and established Individual Education Plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish measurable and realistic instructional goals.
• Plan and present coherent instruction adapted to the learning abilities of each student.
• Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for learning, and manage student behavior equitably and fairly.
• Develop and implement individual behavior support plans as necessary to meet student needs.
• Frequently assess student performance and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and other appropriate team members regarding student performance.
• Prepare and assist in the transition of students to their next educational placement.
• Be a supportive and cooperative member of the staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when representing the District.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills for all disciplines taught.
• Determine the skills and abilities of assigned support personnel and delegate duties to provide the most effective learning opportunities for students.
• Assist in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
• Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and appropriate Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field.
• Prior experience in a similar special education environment serving students with emotional/behavioral disorders is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.

Work Expectations

• Effectively engage with individuals from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid leaves and holidays
• Public Employee Retirement (PERS)

Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay

Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring.

About Lane School Program

Lane School is a short-term behavioral and academic day school designed for students kindergarten to grade 8 in Lane County who have been identified with an emotional/behavioral disorder and are experiencing significant behavioral, social, and academic difficulties. Students are referred by their resident school district. Lane School is a reintegration program designed to transition students back to their home school.

The Lane School is part of the Special Education Service Area, which also provides School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct services for students with moderate and severe disabilities and adjudicated at-risk youth.

About Lane ESD

In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.

The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective, and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community colleges, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.

Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens.