High School Special Education Teacher

POSITION INFORMATION

Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for a 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher for high school students grades 9‑12 beginning the 2026‑2027 school year.

New hire orientation will be on Monday, August 10 2026. There will be additional training that week Tuesday through Thursday.

The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students. The Special Education Teacher works under the direction of the Building Principal in coordination with the Special Education Director and within the parameters of Federal and State laws, District philosophy, curriculum, policy and procedure.

This position requires the candidate to hold, or be eligible to hold, an Oregon Teaching License through TSPC with a SpEd endorsement.

• Maintains an instructional area free from hazard to the health and safety of the students. Demonstrates, by performance, the ability to plan properly for the instructional process. Develops plans for the assessment of individual student abilities and achievement.
• Demonstrates, by performance, the ability to plan properly for the instructional process. Develops plans for the assessment of individual student abilities and achievement.
• Establishes and applies standards of student achievement which are based on educational research, administrative guidelines, community expectations, and the individual abilities of students.
• Develops and provides differentiated instruction which meets individualized student needs and maintains interests.
• Develops and implements individualized plans (IEP/504).
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their educational progress.
• Schedules IEP/student information meetings in a timely manner as prescribed by IDEA.
• Communicates effectively with parents, classroom teachers and other professionals regarding a child's educational and/or behavioral progress.
• Facilitate collaborative and inclusive IEP meetings to maximize participation.
• Implement procedures for gathering diagnostic data.
• Interpret diagnostic data to identify the needs and concerns necessary to develop the individual education plan for the student.
• Utilizes diagnostic data to establish instructional objectives and to plan the program required to implement the objectives and measure the outcome.
• Seek the assistance of his/her supervisor or others in the building or government agencies when a student's behavior problem is beyond what can be handled reasonably in the Special Education/general education classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• For a complete list, please see attached job description.

• The annual certified salary schedule is $61,206 - $88,260 based upon the 2025‑2026 Certified Salary Schedule (pending negotiations) for 1.0 FTE for employees with an unrestricted teaching license ($45,905 annual salary for employees with an Emergency/Restricted Teaching License). Baker School District allows all licensed teaching experience years within the U.S. (substitute years not included) and education to be used in placing the teacher on the salary schedule.
• Currently, teacher contracts are approximately 175 days with a four-day work week. Certified staff report for approximately one Friday per month for meetings and PD activities.
• Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS 238A.330.
• This position will begin August 2026 for the beginning of the 2026‑2027 school year.

It is the district's policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:

• Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).
• OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.
• Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.

Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.