Learning Specialist​/Special Education Teacher - TLC Program; FTE Street Elementary School

Learning Specialist/Special Education Teacher - TLC Program (1.0 FTE) May Street Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full Time-Regular

Salary: $60,294 to $101,831 N/A

This posting will remain open until filled. This is a regular position and will begin with the 2026/27 school year.

The Learning Specialist/Special Education Teaching position is for the Therapeutic Learning Center at May Street Elementary, a self‑contained setting, instructing students with social, emotional and behavioral issues.

Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Teacher
- Special Education” is to facilitate Special Education student success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living through implementing district‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, outcomes; addressing specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; maintaining IEP; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Evaluates student’s abilities and performance for establishing eligibility under IDEA and Section 504, setting educational goals, determining placement and evaluating progress.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies to develop and modify the program to maximize student outcomes.
• Develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEP) on each student served for compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides to provide an effective school program and address individual needs.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs to develop appropriate academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet district requirements and position needs.
• Convenes, chairs and documents the activity of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), IEP team and Placement Team to provide a free, appropriate public education and maintain compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Creates and maintains student special education files to maintain compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports to implement lesson plans and document teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and follow district and/or school policies.

• Administers medication, first aid, personal hygiene and/or health care requirements as may be required to care for medical conditions of students.
• Assists other personnel as required to support completion of work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for receiving and/or providing information and meeting credential requirements.
• Updates knowledge as needed by participating in in‑services and staff development offerings.
• Other related duties as directed.

• Experience working with students with special needs in an MTSS/special education setting.
• Training and experience working with IEPs and behavior plans.
• Prior school level special education experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student health care needs.
• Knowledge of special education disabilities, age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement.

The successful candidate will need to pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test and physical abilities assessment.

Valid Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement required.