Special Education Self Contained; MAPS III Teacher - Elementary

Special Education Self Contained (MAPS III) Teacher - Elementary

Location:

Medford School District, 549C Medford, Oregon

Job : 5676306

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,941 to $94,122 Per Year

Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher

Classification: Certified

Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days: 192

Salary Information: Permanent 1.0 FTE position to begin with the 2026-27 school year. $5,000 sign‑on bonus for new to district and first‑time Special Education teachers. Salary range pending final budget approval; posted range is for the 2025-26 school year.

• Develop and implement annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans for students, provide ongoing or follow‑up assessments, and continually track progress and make modifications as necessary.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Develop, complete, and maintain all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
• Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Employ and implement a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Participate on school‑level teams and provide input on Tier 3 interventions.

• Instruction reflects a well‑planned and effective methodology.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple assessment methods, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas.
• Meet district, state, and federal timelines and legal requirements. Maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, as the diversity of cultures and communities; implement and ensure a developmentally appropriate, challenging, and high‑standards learning environment.
• Make objective, non‑emotional, well‑informed decisions regarding the welfare of students.
• Instruction reflects adequate and current knowledge of essential skills, literacy promotion, and technology.
• Improve professional skills through in‑service workshops, district meetings, continuing education, etc.
• Goal setting and cooperative planning with the supervisor.

• Shows respect, consideration, and fairness to students varying learning levels.
• Meets the needs of students with unique interests, abilities, and learning challenges.
• Gives students personal help and positive reinforcement.
• Challenges students to think and express their thoughts through engaging lessons and activities.
• Helps students set achievement expectations and evaluate their progress.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Makes it clear to the students what they are learning and why.

• Aware and appreciates cultural diversity and the importance of communication skills reflecting sensitivity to the feeling of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

• Closely monitor the progress of students.
• Use tests and/or other evaluative information in planning instructional units and after instruction to determine if goals have been met.
• Update and maintain accurate…