SY FTE -8 Grade Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Bethel School District is hiring a 1.0 FTE 6–8 grade Special Education Teacher for the Meadow View classroom for the 2026‑2027 school year. Candidates must hold a current Oregon teaching license and be fully licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission before the start of the school year. The position is fully salaried FTE with a salary range of $50,285 to $101,477 depending on experience and education.

Successful candidates will receive a $4,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive, prorated based on the employee’s hire date. The incentive is paid in four installments:

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

Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance via Pacific Source Insurance, a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program, and 192 contractual days.

• Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (for staff new to the 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 in‑service week
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
• Professional development on the science of reading, explicit small‑group instruction, culturally responsive practices, RTI/MTSS, equity, and trauma‑informed practices, and professional learning communities

A cover letter is required. The cover letter should address the following:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve, and create a growth‑mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families, and colleagues
• Recognize students’ diverse needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction accordingly
• 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
• Display strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial 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 improving
• Understand and attend to the impact of implicit bias in teaching and education

• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques
• Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child’s learning process
• Ability to schedule workload, manage time, and meet student needs
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work with small groups and individual students
• Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt as needed
• Ability to interact positively with children and adults, observe individual student abilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents, and co‑workers
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio‑visual equipment
• Ability to maintain appropriate and legal confidentiality regarding students, staff, and others
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance

• Possess an Oregon teaching license valid for assignment by the start of the school year
• Implement culturally proficient skills and strategies
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal background checks, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC checks

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

Open until filled.