Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

• Position Type:
  Special Education - Licensed/ Teacher, At-Large
• Date Posted:
  8/26/2026
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Type: Licensed
Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring
FLSA: Exempt
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: Mutually agreed upon hire
Calendar: Based on district assignment
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Notes:Attached below is full job description and salary schedule.
TITLE:
Teacher, At-Large

In addition to meeting the standards established for the position, each incumbent has the following primary duties and accountabilities:

• Establish measurable and realistic instructional goals.
• Plan and present coherent instruction, which is adapted to the learning abilities of each student.
• Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for learning, and manage student behavior equitable and fairly.
• Implement individual behavior support plans as necessary to meet student needs.
• Frequently assess student performance and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and other appropriate team members regarding student performance.
• Determine the skills and abilities of assigned support personnel and delegate duties to provide the most effective learning opportunities for students.
• Assist in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
• Provide short-term substitute support for Life Skills, Emotional/Behavior Disorder and At-Risk Youth classrooms as assigned following the substitute plan provided.
• Be a supportive and cooperative member of the staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when representing the District.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills for all disciplines taught.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
• Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• A valid Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license or ability to obtain is required.
• Knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field are essential.
• Prior experience working in a behaviorally focused special education program is required.
• Prior experience serving students with cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders and/or adjudicated youth is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information is required.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.

• Effectively engage with individuals from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

The Life Skills Education Program serves intellectually disabled students from kindergarten through age 21. It is part of a continuum of services available to students who have been identified and placed in special education.
Classrooms for students in kindergarten through grade 12 are located in a number of…