Teacher, Life Skills (2026-27 School Year)

Position Type: Licensed | Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE | FLSA: Exempt | Contract Status: Regular/Probationary | Start Date: School Year 2026-27 | Calendar: 184 - 196 days per year

About the role

The purpose of the position is to deliver direct instruction to assigned students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in the Life Skills Education Program in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and established Individual Education Plans.

The Life Skills Education Program serves intellectually disabled students from kindergarten through age 21. It is part of a continuum of services available to students who have been identified and placed in special education. Classrooms for students in kindergarten through grade 12 are located in a number of elementary, middle and high school buildings in six Lane County school districts. Students aged 19 to 21 are served in the Transition Program on Lane ESD's Westmoreland Campus. Support services include speech and language therapy, vocational/community training, behavioral consultation, autism consultation, supported inclusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing consultation services.

Responsibilities

• Establish measurable and realistic instructional goals.
• Plan and present coherent instruction, which is 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 equitable 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and appropriate Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field are essential.
• Prior experience in a similar special education environment serving students with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working at the secondary level.
• The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information is required.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.

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 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 college, 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.