SY FTE K-5 Special Education Teacher

2026 - 27 SY 0.5 FTE K-5 Special Education Teacher

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

Bethel School District is seeking an appropriately licensed, 0.5 FTE K‑5 Special Education Teacher for Irving Elementary School for the 2026‑2027 school year. Eligible teachers will receive a $4,000 special education hiring incentive and annual bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days, $750 December, $750 March, and $1,500 June.

Salary Range: $50,285 to $101,477, based on experience and education. Contract Days: 192. Benefits include full family medical, dental, vision insurance and a wellness program.

• Belief that all students will learn and improve, creating a growth‑mindset culture.
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues.
• Recognize diverse student needs, abilities, and interests and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging self‑awareness, self‑management and relationship skills.
• Demonstrate strong academic training and content knowledge to guide students toward academic goals.
• Use engaging, organized and effective instructional practices.
• Apply data to inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with students, families and the school community, valuing diversity and learning from others.
• Practice strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practice.
• Maintain collaborative, collegial relationships with building and district staff; be a team player.
• Commit to professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Address implicit bias in teaching and education.

• Knowledge of district programs and basic educational techniques.
• Understanding of developmental stages in child learning.
• Ability to schedule workload, manage time and meet student needs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with small groups and individual students.
• Ability to prepare lesson materials and adapt to student needs.
• Positive interaction with children and adults; observe student abilities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, administrators, parents and co‑workers.
• Operate standard office and AV equipment safely and proficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff and other individuals.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.

• Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by the start of the school year.
• Ability to implement culturally proficient skills and strategies.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.

• Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged; will receive preferential consideration.
• Experience working with bilingual students and families.

• Full family medical, dental, vision insurance (Pacific Source).
• Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

Submit a cover letter addressing the responsibilities above. Contact Molly Lucas, Human Resource Specialist, as.or.us or  for licensure questions.

Link to apply:
Talent Ed School Spring.

The Bethel School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities. The District is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace per the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Persons with disabilities may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at  for assistance.