Special Education Teacher Elementary

Job Details

Job : 5759061

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Harvey Clarke Elementary School

FTE: 1.0

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, provides academic and behavioral skills instruction in a resource and/or inclusive classroom, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members, and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of IEPs. Additionally, the teacher monitors and supports instruction of students in a variety of learning environments and collaborates with general education teachers to allow meaningful inclusion in the mainstream classroom.

The teacher reports to the Director of Student Services or Designated Administrator and does not supervise any employees.

• Develop and write specific programs and schedules for special education students, including in the regular classroom
• Support the regular classroom and special education staff in the development of the student’s Individualized Education Plan
• Provide specially designed instruction using evidence‑based curriculum
• Consult with and support classroom teachers and assistants in carrying out and modifying programs and data collection systems. Provide necessary training to staff in the instruction and managing of special education students
• Work with other specialists (SLP, motor team, Mental Health Specialist, ASD Specialist, School Psychologist) to develop appropriate services for students and help classroom staff implement these services
• Plan and implement service delivery models including individual and small group and classroom settings
• Create an environment and provide instruction which engages students and enhances learning
• Complete IDEA paperwork required in specified time and manner for students on caseload
• Implement curriculum to meet the needs of students’ Individualized Education Plan
• Implement a program approved classroom monitoring system, i.e., providing an environment where students learn lagging skills, with a particular focus on skills needed to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible
• Communicate expectations, monitor and reinforce student behavior positively to facilitate learning
• Develop and implement behavior plans as aligned with program model
• Provide direct instruction, assistance, and professional guidance to classroom instructional staff and support staff
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and home school personnel by devising a regular system for communication
• Treat students with courtesy, personal dignity, confidentiality, and advocates for their needs
• Meet with staff in team meetings to formulate intervention strategies to address student needs
• Maintain weekly lesson plan schedule for students
• Provide therapeutic de‑escalation, crisis management and physical intervention, according to OIS training, as needed to maintain safety of the program

• Understand and adhere to all mandatory reporting laws and report to administrator (or designated substitute) all suspicions of potential abuse, neglect, self‑harm and/or endangerment of others
• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues and parents/guardians
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Oregon Teaching License with Handicapped Learner Endorsement
• Experience in coordinating, supporting and instructing multiple classified staff members
• Experience and training in delivering direct instruction, behavioral and academic programs for students on the autism spectrum
• Experience in designing and implementing functional routines with embedded communicative opportunities for students with developmental…