Special Education Life Skills Teacher - North Valley High School

Special Education Life Skills Teacher – North Valley High School (2026‑2027)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Salary: $48,184 – $94,041

This position provides instructional services for elementary, middle, high or alternative education students in a classroom setting. The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies, instructs students, maintains student discipline, is responsible for student academic achievement, and maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students.

• A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position with the correct endorsement.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• The ability to follow oral and written directions.
• The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in at least one language, two languages preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including email and Google applications.
• Ability to learn new systems as they are brought online by the District.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.

• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
• Annually pass the District’s required online training, CPR/First Aid, and other training provided by the District.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position.
• Follow and maintain knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures, and state/federal laws or administrative rules pertaining to public school teachers.
• Build relationships.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning; promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students; assist in the selection of curriculum, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of subject assigned in accordance with students, District curriculum, and state standards.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives and clearly defined student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies that emphasize student involvement and engagement.
• Develop clear classroom behavioral expectations.
• Prepare report cards and progress reports; hold conferences with students, parents/guardians and other staff members; maintain open lines of communication.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, curriculum and instructional methods (e.g., PLC, Site Council).
• Take all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Participate in District provided professional development.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Attend staff meetings and substitute for others as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings regularly; provide feedback.
• Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved.
• Perform duties and expectations of a Case Manager.
• Partner and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure IEP is implemented.
• Provide instruction and direction to assigned instructional assistants ensuring delivery of instructional services.
• Adjust behavioral systems for individual student needs using functional behavioral assessment and behavior support plans.
• Maintain all equipment identified in the IEP for students.
• Adhere to all state and federal guidelines regarding IDEA.
• Submit IEP paperwork in a timely manner.

May supervise and direct the work of educational assistants and/or teacher aides.

Must be able to talk or hear, walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Adequate vision abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job.

Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.