Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Falls City School District – Falls City Elementary School, Falls City, Oregon

Job : 5731948
Final date to receive applications: Jun 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Falls City Schools

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Special Education Teacher

ABOUT FALLS CITY: Falls City is a 10 minute commute from Dallas Oregon. Our students traditionally attend a four‑day instructional week which works out to about 147 school days. We use Fridays as professional learning, grading, and other opportunities as needed up to 175 contracted days.

JOB TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher/K‑2 Academic Support, 1.0 FTE

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Services Director

CONTRACT DAYS: 10 Month Position

SALARY: To commensurate with degree and years of experience.

JOB SUMMARY: K‑8th Academic Support Teachers are employed to provide specialized learning experiences to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. In a supportive and positive learning environment, students receive specially designed instruction around their individual education plan goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Hold or be eligible for Oregon Teaching Certification with special education endorsement.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and parents from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Prior successful experience teaching students with disabilities in a variety of settings.
• Experience developing legally compliant Individual Education Plans.
• Proficient in Trauma Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies.
• Proficient in the use of educational technology systems.

• Use multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of students’ strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with school personnel and family members to systematically design specialized instruction for students with disabilities in identified areas of need.
• Work in partnership with school personnel to provide instructional and developmental support for students with disabilities in a variety of settings.
• Establish and maintain a consistent, organized, respectful and effective learning environment.
• Monitor student progress regularly and provide written reports of progress toward IEP goals to parents in accordance with the District’s schedule.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, staff and families concerning students’ progress toward their individual goals.
• Serve as case manager for students eligible for special education and related services.
• Instrumental in the development and conversations of RTI processes and implementations in interventions.

Full‑Time

• Donna Creekmore
• 111 North Main Street
• Falls City, Oregon 97344
• Phone: 503‑787‑3521
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Falls City Elementary School, Falls City, Oregon (Open in Google Maps).