SY FTE -8 Grade Special Education Teacher

2026-27 SY 1.0 FTE 6-8 Grade Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Meadow View School, Eugene, Oregon

License: Full license by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). Restricted license holders are ineligible.

Eligible teachers will receive a total incentive of $4,000, paid as follows:

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

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

Contract Days: 192

Benefits:
Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance (Pacific Source) and a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

Bethel School District seeks a licensed 6‑8 grade Special Education Teacher for the  school year at Meadow View School. The instructor will support students in inclusive classrooms, designing and implementing individualized educational plans, and fostering a growth‑mindset culture.

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve, creating 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 adjust instruction flexibly.
• 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 engaging, organized, and effective instructional practices.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Connect well with students, families, and the school community, learning about those who may be different.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices.
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff.
• Participate eagerly in growth opportunities and maintain an interest in improvement.
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education.

• Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by the start of the school year.
• Ability to implement culturally proficient skills and strategies.
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.
• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and basic educational techniques.
• Knowledge of 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 and observe individual student abilities.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to 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 confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.
• Bilingual candidates and those experienced with bilingual families will receive preferential consideration.

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (for staff new to teaching or 1‑2 years out of the 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 in the science of reading, culturally responsive practices, RTI/MTSS, and professional learning communities.

A cover letter is required and should address the responsibilities and qualifications above.

Submit your application through Talent Ed School Spring (link to be provided).

In‑district employees: indicate interest by writing to Remie Calalang by 4:00 p.m. on 23 June 2026.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

Bethel School District 52 is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations, and Section 504 of PL 93.112. The district maintains a drug‑free workplace and adheres to the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and its amendments. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.