Elementary Special Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 12/15/2025

Job Title: Teacher
- Special Education

Reports To: Building Administrator

Classification: Certified

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CEA

Salary: Depending on Experience

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

• A. A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position with the correct endorsement
• B. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• C. Hold a valid Oregon Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• D. The ability to follow oral and written instructions
• E. The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• F. The ability to work harmoniously with others
• G. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• H. Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• I. The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District
• J. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

• A. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• B. Annually pass the District’s required online training by the District’s assigned due-date
• C. Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences
• D. Maintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the position
• E. Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to the job
• F. Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• G. Implement techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• H. Utilize current and relevant subject matter
• I. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
• J. Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
• K. Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
• L. Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
• M. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
• N. Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
• O. Develop clear classroom behavioral expectations
• P. Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
• Q. Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
• R. Prepare daily lesson plans and provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
• S. Implement and communicate appropriate standards-based grading practices
• T. Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration
• U. Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, and parents
• V. Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
• W. Work collaboratively in professional learning communities to provide documentation of students’ progress
• X. Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
• Y. Create appropriate homework assignments and provide feedback to students
• Z. Maintain appropriate records of student performance within district approved grade book
• AA. Exhibit personal interest and build motivation to encourage student interest in the subject area
• BB. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
• CC. Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
• DD. Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness
• EE. Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment
• FF. Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
• GG. Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
• HH. Participate in…