NCESD - Special Education Teacher

Learning Specialist

This position is for the 2025-26 School Year and is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus upon issue of contract.

Department:
Special Education

Classification:
Licensed

Supervised by:
Superintendent or Designee

Work Year:
Assigned by Contract

Job Purpose Statement:

This position is responsible for evaluating students suspected of having a disability for their educational needs and provide support in implementing instructional programs with regular and special education teachers. The Learning Specialist is responsible for planning and delivery of instruction and/or adoption of the education program to enable students to benefit from their educational experiences.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas:
  Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Psychology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability
• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon with required endorsements for subject areas
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Knowledge of current concepts, methods, and procedures for curriculum development and implementation
• Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and basic written or oral instructions
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives, as well as the ability to address the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule