Inclusion Specialist; Temporary
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
Inclusion Specialist
Student Support Services Office
154 Contract Days
Temporary Contract School Year Only
1.00 FTE
Position Type: Certified/Licensed Special Education
Date Posted: 10/2/2026
Location: Student Support Services Office (SSSO)
Date Available: 10/26/2026
Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.
Compensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.
- Annual Salary Range $44,0055 - $87,254 (Based on 195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
- This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,388 for the School Year.
- As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,604 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.
If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Inclusion Specialist will work as a member of the Core District Leadership Team with the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Program Directors to implement Special Education Programs in the areas of instruction, compliance and behavior support.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, Experience, Licensure, and Certification- License and evidence of insurability
- Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
- TSPC special education teacher license preferred. Other Oregon licensure acceptable for the position include social work, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or school psychologist license or has the potential of earning one by start date.
- A minimum of 3 years experience working with students with disabilities.
- Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law.
SKILLS:
- Effective and demonstrated skills in:
- Communication, both in writing and orally
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator and support staff)
- Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
- Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
- Time management
- Problem-solving and development of solutions
- Planning and facilitating meetings
- Implement training for licensed and classified staff in culturally responsive inclusive practices for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of instruction, compliance and behavior with a focus on inclusive strategies to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
- Provide training in the district approved restraint, seclusion and de-escalation system.
- Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior for students who have a need for a specialist beyond instruction provided at the building level.
- Assist with facilitating Manifestation Determination Review, Functional Behavior Assessments, Safety Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans at the school level and complete resulting paperwork.
- Train school staff on Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Assist Director of Special Education with:
- Identification and evaluation of placement options for students with disabilities when their needs are beyond school programming.
- Support the completion of referral paperwork to alternative programs.
- Support the completion of internal forms for placement changes (Transportation; Exit forms).
- Serve as the district representative for students in alternative placement as needed.
- Develop strategies and work with alternative programs to enable students to return to their neighborhood schools whenever possible.
- Assist tracking students placed on abbreviated day programs and assist teams in completing required paperwork and…
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