Teacher - Special Education, Learning Essentials 1 (Temporary)

Temporary Contract in 2026–2027 School Year Only • 1.00 FTE

About the role

The job of Teacher – Special Education is done to facilitate Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in academics, interpersonal/social skills, self-management, and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing individual needs, and ensuring access to the general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with individualized special needs to develop academic, interpersonal, self-management, and daily living skills (e.g., toileting/hygiene) through a defined course of study
• Manage classroom and individual student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g., Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports) to implement lesson plans and document teacher and student progress
• Assess students for eligibility into special education and evaluate social and academic needs (e.g., behavioral, motor development, communication, developmental level, vocational abilities) to determine support requirements, placement, and program success
• Collaborate with school personnel and community agencies (e.g., social service agencies, caretakers) to develop and modify programs, maximize student outcomes, and plan curriculum
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides to provide an effective special education program and address individual student needs
• Adapt lessons to implement IEP goals and meet the special needs of students
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support classroom expectations, develop improvement methods, and reinforce goals at home
• Facilitate special education meetings for assigned students with or suspected of having disabilities
• Ensure required timelines, processes, procedures, documentation, and student record requirements are followed according to district policy and state law
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain student safety, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to Education Code, district, and/or school policies
• Ensure compliance with student confidentiality in verbal, written, electronic, and filing/organizational strategies
• Administer medication, first aid, and/or health care requirements as needed for specialized treatment and monitoring of student medical conditions
• Assist other personnel as required to support their work activities
• Participate in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings) to receive and/or provide information and meet credential requirements

Requirements

• State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
• Current First Aid/CPR card
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified status
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to the provision of special education
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift/carry/transfer immobile students, perform specialized tasks, maintain records, and meet scheduling deadlines
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, and address student health care needs
• Knowledge of and ability to work with all special education eligibilities (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped), age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, and education code
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively under stressful conditions and model appropriate school behavior
• Significant physical abilities include stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/accommodation/field of vision

Compensation

Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• 2026–2027 Annual Salary Range: $50,921 – $100,852 (based on 195/196-day contract)
• Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience
• Eligible for a specialty stipend of $2,760 for the 2026–2027 School Year
• Eligible for an additional specialty stipend of $1,854 if certified multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian (must pass a standardized proficiency test)