Teacher, Special Education Resource​/Site Behavior ; FTE; Student Services​/AHS

POSITION TITLE

Teacher, Special Education Resource/Site Based Behavior; 1.0 FTE;
Probationary

Student Services/Ashland High School

August 24, 2026

Exempt

Based on licensed salary schedule  salary schedule; 2026-27 salary schedule to be determined.)

The Special Education Teacher serves as a specialist for students who experience a significant impact to their educational achievement due to a disability, and who require support services in order to access and benefit from general education instruction.

The Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction within specific skill deficit areas that may negatively affect academic progress. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to academic skills, social skills, functional academic skills, life skills, social/emotional/behavioral skill development, problem solving, executive functioning, self-regulation, organization and self-management. Additionally, the Special Education Teacher may assist general education classroom teachers with appropriate academic or behavior intervention strategies and implementation of behavior intervention plans.

The Special Education Teacher will follow the federal, state and district procedural safeguards regarding individual education plan development and implementation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Develops and recommends plans, interventions or strategies using assessment data, observations and relevant medical and developmental history.
• Conduct specialized student assessments and evaluations, including:
  Is well-versed in a multitude of measurement, communicates analysis of results and recommendations clearly.
• Uses current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavioral/social programs in all school settings.
• Attends meetings with teachers, parents and other agencies regarding student assessments and implementation of intervention strategies.
• Provide adaptive skills support including but not limited to: feeding plans, hygiene plans, bathroom support, life skills instruction, transition skills instruction, social skills instruction, and self-care skills instruction.
• Works successfully as a flexible and responsive member of a team (IEP, Placement, SST, 504, etc.) and assumes appropriate roles: lead, follow, and support others in a productive manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with students, parents, staff, and agencies, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Focuses consistently on students' needs and assists in creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as appropriate.
• Completes required reports and other paperwork in a timely and professional manner (ex: IEP, evaluations).
• Serves as a liaison between the Education Service District, school district, social service agencies, and families as appropriate.
• Provide planning, training and monitoring for educational assistants for effective support of students.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with all students and parents/guardians concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Performs responsibilities of teachers consistent with OAR : plans instruction, establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, implements and plans for instruction, evaluates student achievement, and directs instructional assistants.
• Demonstrates competencies as outlined in The Competent and Ethical Educator (Oregon Administrative Rules ).
• Due to (a) the nature and scope of the essential functions, (b) the importance of personal interactions between this position, employees, students, and other members of the public, and (c) the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent, on-site attendance while working independently and with others.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed. As student needs evolve the day to day essential functions may vary.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. We expect every employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary, to ensure the meeting of school and district goals.

This position may supervise volunteers, student aides, and instructional assistants. All school…