Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Woodburn Elementary

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Link to apply:

Salary: $62,

FTE: 1.0

Program:
Integrated Academic Program

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing instruction, student achievement, and creates a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of building, district, and state goals as related to the education of students.

Responsibilities:

A. Lesson Planning and Design: Demonstrate a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning and implementing classroom instruction.

1. Develop lessons based on Universally Designed Learning (UDL) with clear objectives focusing on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), concepts, skills, and strategies.
2. Incorporate data-driven reflection and assessment results, including student self-assessments, to improve lessons.
3. Meet the learning needs of the students by planning culturally responsive instructional strategies and practices appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objective.
4. Select and organize instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
5. Ensure a positive and supportive school environment that engages all students and includes multiple pathways for success.
6. Plan and conduct lessons to promote educational equity for all students in order to eliminate disproportional racial and socioeconomic predictability of academic success.

B. Classroom Environment: Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.

1. Create a sense of belonging and sustain practices ensuring a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all members of the learning community.
2. Establish management practices that result in routines, transitions, and minimal loss of instruction time through the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
3. Establish and maintain open communication with students and caregivers, clearly communicating parameters for student behavior.
4. Use the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to provide behavioral supports and intervention and provide meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
5. Manage student discipline fairly and in accordance with building regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
6. Use classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.

C. Assessment: Utilize multiple and appropriate assessment tools in evaluating student achievement.

1. Communicate clear assessment criteria and standards, allowing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning.
2. Assess and evaluate students in all areas of potential need, to determine eligibility and areas of service/need, and for purposes of providing feedback to students, caregivers and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals.
3. Assess the effectiveness of lessons to plan instruction and work toward improvement of instructional practices.
4. Evaluate and inform students and caregivers of student progress in a timely manner and provide opportunity for feedback.

D. Instruction and Classroom Teaching Practice: Demonstrate a repertoire of engaging instructional and classroom teaching practices.

1. Create lessons that presents the subject matter clearly and precisely, with multiple entry points to engage all students' learning preferences and abilities.
2. Give clear direction and persistently checks for student understanding, providing appropriate accommodations, interventions, or support.
3. Use a wide variety of Evidence-Based strategies to differentiate student learning experiences.
4. Explain, demonstrate, provide practice and feedback so that students can comprehend and retain what is being taught.
5. Use inclusionary practices to accommodate and support varying ability and experience levels of students receiving services on Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
6. Provide specially designed instruction, support and related services to students including accommodations, supplemental services and modifications of general education curriculum to students.
7. Supervise special education paraprofessionals by offering clear direction on instructional objectives, implementing effective behavior management techniques, and reinforcing established classroom protocols to ensure a supportive and structured learning environment.
8. Collaborate with health staff to oversee general management of student's health and physical needs.
9. Implement services and supports focused on student's hygiene, health and basic needs.

E. General Responsibilities and Professional Development: Effectively manage professional…