Special Education Teacher​/Learning Specialist-Functional Skills at Centennial Transition

Special Education Teacher / Learning Specialist – Functional Living Skills

Centennial Transition Center, Portland, Oregon.

Job : 5400859

Final date to receive applications: June 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: August 31, 2026

Job Purpose Statement: The position of Teacher – Special Education (Learning Specialist-Functional Living Skills) is for developing, providing, and monitoring post‑secondary opportunities for students who experience disabilities ages 18‑21. This includes providing specially designed instruction, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, developing lesson plans, modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, families, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, on‑site and in the community.

• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community agencies to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
• Coordinate all transition activities for special education students on the assigned caseload.
• Develop, modify, adapt, and implement instruction for students eligible under IDEA, including academics, functional living skills, community access, medical or behavioral protocols, and more.
• Provide students opportunities to participate in activities based on their interests and preferences concerning post‑secondary goals.
• Facilitate planning sessions and determine student interests and preferences in educational planning for post‑secondary goals.
• Assist students and/or their families in collaborating with outside agencies related to transition and post‑secondary goals.
• Act as a resource for students, families, teachers, and administrators for transition planning, connection to adult agencies, and providing work‑experience opportunities.
• Monitor direct/indirect supervision of students on job sites, as negotiated with on‑site supervisors.
• Perform job shadowing when needed for a student or staff member.
• Coordinate activities associated with assessment and career exploration.
• Assist in the identification of needs to be included in the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Coordinate IPE and IEP transition activities with outside agencies.
• Coordinate a variety of transition services, including developing work experiences, job shadowing, career exploration, job coaching, and paid employment opportunities consistent with students’ vocational goals.
• Maintain and update a system for tracking transition activities.
• Collaborate with staff to provide structured training at school and/or job sites consistent with each student’s vocational or transitional goals.
• Facilitate and participate in transition planning meetings with eligible students, ages 18‑21.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Coordinate/Collaborate with the Alternative Placement Coordinator regarding post‑secondary outcomes and placement.
• Collaborate with other personnel to support their work activities.
• Advocate for students to ensure access to district training opportunities and resources for successful school‑to‑career transition.
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Confer with teachers, families, or community agency personnel to assist in evaluating student progress and implementing transition objectives.
• Communicate with the Director/Student Service Administrator, building principals and staff, families, out‑of‑district agencies, and other personnel as needed.
• Attend training sessions and meetings to stay current on policies, procedures, and job‑training skills.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Facilitate/manage and attend to community agency partnerships such as Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Developmental Disabilities services, brokerage, Social Security, Work Incentives Network, internship staff, job coaches/developers, Youth Transition Specialists, and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Preferred: Prior…