TOSA - Inclusion Specialist (Structured Skills Center)

Qualifications

State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.

Compensation

Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position. 2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $53,165 - $$110,484 (195/196 Day Contract).

Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience. This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $3,023 for the 2026-2027 School Year. As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.

Position Summary

The Inclusion Specialist will work with the Structured Skills Center Program Director to implement Special Education Programs in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior support for all staff at the Structured Skills Center.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide training for licensed and classified staff for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior, with a focus on inclusive strategies.
• Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior for students who have a need for a specialist beyond instruction provided at the building level.
• Facilitate Manifestation Determination Review, Functional Behavior Assessments, Safety Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans at the program level and complete the resulting paperwork.
• Develop and maintain individual and program data collection systems.
• Train school staff on Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Track students placed on abbreviated day programs and assist teams in completing required paperwork and planning to increase the students' day.
• Assist in the ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs, processes, and documentation through the ODE Improvement Process.
• Support Case Managers in compliant IEP writing.
• Train and provide ongoing support for case managers with Synergy.
• May need to fill in for vacant positions.
• May need to design instruction for non-SPED licensed teachers.
• Attend special services team meetings in the program, as needed.
• Communicate adequately and effectively with parents of assigned students, other agencies, districts, and individuals on behalf of assigned students, as needed.
• Regularly communicate with the Program Director on assigned students, programs, and buildings.
• Have prompt and regular attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to: Sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Talk and hear conversations.
• Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding.
• Reach for and handle objects.
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion.

Workplace Expectations

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting.
• Exercise prudent judgment.
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties.
• Follow all District policies and work procedures.
• Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position.
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.