Temporary Long Term Special Education Teacher

Temporary Long Term Special Education Teacher

CENTRAL SD 13J INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
- Independence, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5028372

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Licenses/Endorsements (Must be highly qualified or able to become highly qualified in area assigned according to NCLB laws):

• Current Oregon licensure with Special Education Endorsement

• Bilingual in English/Spanish with ESOL endorsement preferred

PURPOSE:

The position of Teacher
- Special Ed is expected to develop students’ success in academics, interpersonal skills, and daily living activities by working collaboratively with school staff in the implementation of district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/outcomes, developing lesson plans and instructional techniques, and addressing the specific educational needs of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Meeting the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS  to ). The following are examples of essential duties and responsibilities, however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Create and model a respectful learning environment.

• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

• Plan and implement a program of study and/or specially designed instruction following state and district goals, curriculum, and requirements to students identified with a broad range of disabilities through and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Comply with all district policies/procedures and state/federal laws for the purpose of performing to district and legal expectations

• Observe special education processes and requirements including progress reporting, data collection, and other procedural work.

• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.

• Collaborate and consult with regular education teachers to adapt/modify instructional programs and general education curriculum.

• Case manage services to students upon placement in special education, demonstrating methods required to provide an effective school program that addresses the needs of individual students.

• Coordinate the evaluation of students referred to special education (including both initial and three-year evaluations) with district specialists in order to evaluate student ability, progress and eligibility for special education under IDEA.

• Participate in and possibly facilitate a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, Student Staffing Team, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering student information.

• Ensure that eligibility and IEP meetings are scheduled with all mandated participants in attendance in order to adhere to and meet state and federal guidelines.

• Advise and inform parents/guardians of their procedural safeguards and due process rights under IDEA.

• Develop and use data-based progress-monitoring systems to track student performance.

• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement behavior support plans utilizing best practice in classroom management strategies in order to provide safe and optimal learning environments; monitoring progress toward goals of positive behavior.

• Manage and organize time in order to complete required special education paperwork in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Train, organize, and coordinate the work of Instructional Assistants and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective school program that addresses the needs of individual students and supports the overall student, school and…