FTE Learning Specialist - Bend Area - Elementary Regular

Bend, Oregon 97703. Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.

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Student Services

Site Administrator and Director of Special Programs

Under general supervision, the Learning Specialist serves as a teacher and case manager for students with special education needs who have an IEP. The Learning Specialist serves students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. The Learning Specialist works with a team of other Learning Specialists and educational assistants, and serves students in a variety of settings from most restrictive to least restrictive environments.

For students with mild/moderate disabilities, the Learning Specialist develops and implements programs designed to provide a less restrictive alternative to the segregated special classroom. The Learning Specialist provides direct remedial instruction in academic subjects, cognitive processing, and appropriate social skills. In addition to these individualized programs, the Learning Specialist may integrate into the general education classroom and assist teachers with accommodations, modifications of curricula, and the development of behavior management programs.

For students with severe disabilities, the Learning Specialist designs programs that provide maximum teacher–student interaction in a highly structured environment, offering learning experiences that help students gain skills necessary for semi‑independent or independent adult living, such as academics, communication skills, daily living skills, social skills, and pre‑vocational skills. Students enrolled in these programs have opportunities to apply skills in real life situations in the community and on the job, in cooperation with teachers, parents, and other specialists to prepare students for transition to community living.

The Learning Specialist reports under the supervision of the building principal and district administrator in charge of Student Services.

• Performs case management responsibilities, meets district, state and federal requirements, displays knowledge of procedures, policies and regulations related to special education, follows corrective procedures, maintains proper and sufficient documentation, completes specialized student assessments and evaluations, upholding confidentiality as a top priority.
• Develops an Individual Education Program (IEP) in all areas of need as indicated by assessments and IEP team input.
• Establishes and facilitates meetings and discussions, identifies situations requiring group discussions, organizes and facilitates effective meetings, involving all participants, and follows up to monitor outcomes.
• Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with outside agencies, plans for post‑secondary transition and outcomes, works cooperatively with IEP team to prepare students for community living, and provides informed and student‑directed opportunities for vocational training in both school and community settings.
• Provides an individual learning program that emphasizes development of language, social behavior, personal adequacy, physical fitness, health, and academic skills, so competency in these areas…