Teacher - Special Education, Structured Skills

Student Support Services Office, Structured Skills Center

195 Contract days

Permanent contract

1.00 FTE

Open Until Filled. Apply

State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.

Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• Annual Salary Range $53,165 - $110,484 (195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $3,023 for the  School Year.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities

The Special Education Teacher Structured Skills Center facilitates Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in the areas of behavioral skills, academics, interpersonal/social skills, self management, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

• Instruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate behavioral, academic, interpersonal, self-management, and daily living skills (e.g. toileting / hygiene) through a defined course of study
• Manage classroom and individual student behavior, for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Assess student's social needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (e.g. developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student learning and support requirements, placement and success of the special education program
• Collaborate with the case manager at the home school, school personnel including any related service staff members noted on the student's Individual Education Plan, mental health staff and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Direct skills trainers, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective special education program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Develop and adapt lesson(s) for the purpose of educating a student, implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Facilitate special education meetings, intake meetings, monthly review meetings and transition meetings for assigned students with or suspected of having disabilities
• Ensure required timelines, processes and procedures, documentation and student record requirements are followed according to district policy and state law
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies
• Ensure compliance with student confidentiality in verbal, written, electronic, and filing/organizational strategies
• Assist students transitioning from the Structured Skills Center to their home school.

• Administer medication, first aid and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of…