Special Education Life Skills Classroom Teacher

Special Education Life Skills Classroom Teacher

CENTRAL SD 13J TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Independence, Oregon (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in Central School District 13J

Job : 5709193

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Special Education Life Skills Classroom Teacher - Middle School

PURPOSE: The Special Education Life Skills Teacher provides instruction and support within a continuum of special education services designed to meet the academic, communication, adaptive, behavioral, social‑emotional, vocational, and functional needs of students with significant support needs.

This position supports students in developing independence through instruction in functional academics, communication, daily living skills, interpersonal skills, self‑advocacy, and transition‑related skills. The teacher is responsible for implementing specially designed instruction aligned to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), documenting student progress and outcomes, coordinating services, and collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to ensure meaningful participation across school and community settings.

The teacher develops structured, safe, and supportive learning environments that promote engagement, belonging, independence, and student success across instructional settings.

Reports to: Principal

• Plans and delivers specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals across academic, communication, adaptive, behavioral, vocational, social‑emotional, and functional skill areas
• Provides instruction within a continuum of services, supporting student access to specialized, general education, community‑based, and vocational learning settings as appropriate
• Delivers instruction integrating functional academics, communication, daily living, self‑advocacy, interpersonal, and independence skills
• Develops and implements evidence‑based instructional practices, individualized supports, and measurable goals aligned to student needs and outcomes
• Adapts curriculum, instructional materials, environments, and supports to ensure access, engagement, and progress for students with significant support needs
• Assesses, monitors, and documents student progress using district‑approved tools, progress‑monitoring systems, and data‑based instructional decision‑making
• Supports transition‑related skill development and collaborates with teams to prepare students for postsecondary education, employment, community participation, and independent living, as appropriate

• Creates structured, predictable, safe, and supportive learning environments that promote student engagement, regulation, belonging, and independence
• Maintains high expectations for student participation, communication, learning, and behavior
• Collaborates with school teams to develop, implement, and monitor positive behavior supports and individualized support plans utilizing proactive strategies, de‑escalation techniques, and approved crisis intervention practices aligned with district procedures and student plans
• Supports implementation of student health management plans and maintains student dignity, safety, confidentiality, and respectful care practices while supporting students with personal care or physical support needs

• Performs case management responsibilities for assigned students, including coordination of services, IEP implementation, progress monitoring, communication with team members, and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
• Coordinates evaluation and reevaluation processes with district specialists and participates in IEP meetings, student staffing meetings, transition meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records related to student services, progress, assessments, attendance, and reporting requirements

• Collaborates with general education teachers, specialists, instructional…