Special Education Teacher - FTE - Innovation Academy
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Innovation Academy ) Job Details
Job : 5628502
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job DescriptionPermanent 1.0 FTE position to begin with the 2026-27 school year.
Salary range is pending final budget approval for the 2026-27 school year; posted salary range is for the 2025-26 school year.
$5000 sign‑on bonus for new to district and first time Special Education teachers.
Medford SD 549C Job Description
Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful
Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher
Classification: Certified
Supervisor: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Days: 192
Summary: Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State and Federal requirements and functions as a case manager to assigned students. The Special Education Teacher may be required to work before or after the contractual year and will be compensated at the per diem rate.
Special Education endorsement required. Preference given for those with additional endorsements. This teacher will support students both in person and online and will be required to work in building.
Innovation Academy is a hopeful option for students who thrive in smaller settings with hands‑on learning for high school students in grades 9-12. Innovation Academy is a public high school of choice for all Medford students with enrollment including students from around the valley.
Teachers at Innovation Academy co‑teach their content through project‑based learning for all classes with full inclusion for students with varied learning needs, including Talented and Gifted, English Language Learners, and Special Education. Project‑based learning allows students to learn through projects, tackling several content areas caters to students who benefit with a more hands‑on approach to learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, provides ongoing or follow‑up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes 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 adaptions, 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…
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