Special Education Teacher - FTE

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Permanent 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.

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 who have 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.

Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.

Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.

Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.

Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.

Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.

Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.

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.

Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.

Participates on school-level teams and provides 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.

Improves 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 their race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Closely monitors the progress of students.

Uses tests and/or other…