SY FTE Life Skills Teacher

2026 - 27 SY 1.0 FTE Life Skills Teacher

Bethel School District 52 To Be Decided - Eugene, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5488993

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 07, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

Successful candidates will receive Bethel School District’s $4,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive! Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible for this incentive. Restricted license holders will not be eligible. The hiring incentive applies to individuals newly employed by the district. This incentive will be prorated based on the employee’s hire date.

• $1,000 bonus after 30 days of work
• $750 in December paycheck
• $750 in March paycheck
• $1,500 in June at the conclusion of the school year

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for Life Skills Teachers for the  school year.

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the  school year are encouraged to apply.

We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas, Human Resource Specialist, by email or phone: molly.lucas.or.us or .

Salary Range: $50,285 to $101,477 (depending on experience, and education)

Contract Days: 192

Generous Benefits Package including:
Full family, medical, dental, and vision with Pacific Source Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program

With about 5,000 students in 9 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere.

The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

• Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school
• Free meals for all students, K-12
• Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs
• Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School
• Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
• Trauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K-12
• Sources of Strength supported throughout the District

To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.

• We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage.
• We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.
• We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students.
• We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.

Newly hired teachers receive the following support:

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1-2 years out of a teacher education program)
• K-5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach
• Week-long New Teacher Academy prior to inservice week
• Ongoing coaching and…