SY FTE Social Communication Classroom Special Education Teacher

2026-27 SY 0.5 FTE Social Communication Classroom Special Education Teacher

Location: Bethel School District 52 Prairie Mountain School, Eugene, Oregon

• Job : 5626550
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 12, 2025

Successful candidates will receive Bethel School District’s $4,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive!

Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible for this incentive. Restricted license holders will not be eligible.

• $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 a 0.5 FTE Middle School Social Communication Classroom (SCC) Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2026-27 school year are encouraged to apply. 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 currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas, Human Resource Specialist, by email (molly.lucas.or.us) or phone: .

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

Contract Days: 192

Benefits: 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. The 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. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote, the largest bond in district history. Employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to teaching or 1-2 years out of a teacher education program)
• Week‑long New Teacher Academy prior to in‑service week
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
• Professional Development for Constructing Meaning, SIOP, ECRI, Equity and Trauma‑Informed Practices

A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve; create a growth‑mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families, and colleagues
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction accordingly
• Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self‑awareness, self‑management, and relationship skills
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized, and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families, and the school community; be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow, and maintain an interest in improvement
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

• Knowledge of educational programs and…