Special Education Teacher - Ponderosa Middle School

Special Education Teacher

Salary: $53,683.89-$99,647.38 (DOE). Sped stipend of $3,221.03

Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.

The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chrome books
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:

190 Days + 3 days new teacher in-service. Start date August 24, 2026.

Current

Contract:

KFEA Contract

Essential Functions:

• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Serve as primary special education contact for the parent.
• Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations in collaboration with district evaluation team.
• Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC, IEP, Department, School) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Administer, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
• 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 and school policies.
• Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Complete all district and state reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Thorough knowledge of techniques in evaluation and assessment of learning and human development.
• Thorough knowledge of behavior management and communication techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of computer technology and other equipment used in the workplace, as required by the position.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Will adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free workplace
• Must hold a valid first aid card.
• Will perform the duties as required by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (OAR  to 035).
• Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Will accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials and money, as required by the position.
• Must communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards.
• Must complete all required special education forms and processes within specific time lines.

Working Conditions:

• The employee may work with groups of students and on a one-to-one basis. Students include those who may be physically and mentally disabled, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed and culturally diverse. Supervision and instructional…